Medicinal Products Availability

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2018

Tuesday, 20 March 2018

Ceisteanna (443)

John McGuinness

Ceist:

443. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the FreeStyle Libre system will be made available to all persons with type 1 diabetes on the long-term illness card based on clinical need and not on age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11890/18]

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.