Health Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 March 2018

Thursday, 8 March 2018

Ceisteanna (337)

Billy Kelleher

Ceist:

337. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the way in which and the reason the decision was made to allow the continuous glucose monitoring system for diabetes patients under 21 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11152/18]

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.