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Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 May 2019

Tuesday, 14 May 2019

Ceisteanna (370)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Ceist:

370. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health his plans to extend the long-term illness scheme to include cover for those over 21 years of age who suffer from type 1 diabetes for the use of the FreeStyle Libre device for blood monitoring; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20927/19]

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Freagraí scríofa

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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