David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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230. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the small sensor called Freestyle Libre; his plans to add it to the list of products covered by the long-term illness card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39058/16]

Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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233. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to introduce a device (details supplied) under the long-term illness scheme cover for type 1 diabetes; if his attention has been drawn to the device and that it has been introduced in the UK; if research has been carried out on the amount it could save the taxpayer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39103/16]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 230 and 233 together.

The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicinal products under the community drug schemes in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.