Long-Term Illness Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 January 2018

Tuesday, 23 January 2018

Ceisteanna (307)

Joe Carey

Ceist:

307. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health when he expects the HSE’s primary care reimbursement service ​to make a decision on the inclusion of the FreeStyle Libre glucose monitor on the long-term illness scheme ​for persons with diabetes; his views on whether the time taken to date is excessive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2777/18]

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.