Written answers

Tuesday, 28 July 2020

Department of Health

Medical Aids and Appliances

Photo of Éamon Ó CuívÉamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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1028. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a product (details supplied) that constantly monitors glucose levels for persons with type 1 diabetes is not available under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18754/20]

Photo of Stephen DonnellyStephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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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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