Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 November 2017

Wednesday, 15 November 2017

Ceisteanna (146)

Jack Chambers

Ceist:

146. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health his plans to add the freestyle libre blood monitoring sensor to the long term illness scheme or reimbursement scheme; the position regarding plans to add this to either scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48272/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.