Medical Aids and Appliances

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 February 2021

Wednesday, 3 February 2021

Ceisteanna (640)

Marian Harkin

Ceist:

640. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Health his plans to remove the age restriction of 21 years for access to FreeStyle Libre for diabetes patients; the rationale for this age restriction; if this application for blood glucose monitoring will be covered under the HSE reimbursement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5129/21]

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.