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Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 April 2018

Tuesday, 17 April 2018

Ceisteanna (737)

John Brassil

Ceist:

737. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the plans in place to extend the FreeStyle Libre glucose monitoring system to the entire population for persons with type 1 diabetes on the long-term illness scheme; if no plans are in place, if the monitoring system will be extended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15333/18]

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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.

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