Written answers

Tuesday, 6 February 2018

Department of Health

Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Photo of Michael HartyMichael Harty (Clare, Independent)
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343. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the HSE and his Department are discriminating against adults with type 1 diabetes by excluding them in the FreeStyle Libre reimbursement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5439/18]

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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