Medicinal Products Reimbursement

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 January 2018

Thursday, 25 January 2018

Ceisteanna (147)

Martin Heydon

Ceist:

147. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the status of persons with type 1 diabetes that wish to use freestyle libre in view of the recent decision to reimburse the cost of this technology for children and young persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3842/18]

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.

Question Nos. 148 and 149 answered with Question No. 142.