Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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337. To ask the Minister for Health the way in which and the reason the decision was made to allow the continuous glucose monitoring system for diabetes patients under 21 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11152/18]

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.

Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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338. To ask the Minister for Health when the proposed review of the continuous glucose system will take place; the measures the review would need to find in order to rollout the programme to all diabetic patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11153/18]

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.