Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Page 53 of the programme for Government states that efforts will be made to provide safe and timely care. As my colleague said, today is World Diabetes Day. The HSE made a decision recently to provide FreeStyle Libre for children and adults up to the age of 21 years under the long-term illness scheme. That was warmly welcomed. Unfortunately, for those over the age of 21 years who have type 1 diabetes, which is approximately 20,000 adults in Ireland, access to FreeStyle Libre costs €120 per month per person. My question is similar to my colleague's. Are efforts being made to roll-out the FreeStyle Libre device to adults over 21 years? It would significantly improve their quality of life.

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