Medicinal Products Reimbursement

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 October 2018

Tuesday, 2 October 2018

Ceisteanna (413)

Billy Kelleher

Ceist:

413. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the status of the review of the FreeStyle Libre system (details supplied) for patients under 21 years of age with a view to rolling it out for the general population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39849/18]

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.