Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 April 2018

Tuesday, 17 April 2018

Ceisteanna (913)

Catherine Murphy

Ceist:

913. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health if the FreeStyle Libre blood glucose monitor will be made available based on clinical need for all persons with type 1 diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16059/18]

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.