Written answers

Tuesday, 23 January 2018

Department of Health

Long-Term Illness Scheme

Photo of Joe CareyJoe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael)
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307. To ask the Minister for Health when he expects the HSE’s primary care reimbursement service ​will make a decision on the inclusion of the freestyle libre glucose monitor on the long-term illness scheme ​for persons with diabetes; his views on whether the time taken to date is excessive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2777/18]

Photo of Simon HarrisSimon 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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