Written answers

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

Department of Health

Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Photo of Catherine MurphyCatherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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565. To ask the Minister for Health the date on which persons over 21 years of age may have access to the FreeStyle Libre device on the long-term illness scheme; the circumstances in which persons above 21 years of age have access to the device; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44946/18]

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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