Diabetes Strategy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 February 2021

Wednesday, 3 February 2021

Ceisteanna (765)

Cormac Devlin

Ceist:

765. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health if he will request the HSE to give a definitive date of when its health technology review which was promised in April 2019 will be published and consideration given to expanding those eligible for the FreeStyle Libre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5548/21]

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.