Written answers
Thursday, 7 December 2017
Department of Health
Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Carol Nolan (Offaly, Sinn Fein)
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156. To ask the Minister for Health when FreeStyle Libre will be available for persons with diabetes on the long-term illness scheme; the reason this treatment is not available on the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52444/17]
Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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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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