Matt Shanahan (Waterford, Independent)
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1781. To ask the Minister for Health if he will remove the current age restriction for the FreeStyle Libre with immediate effect following a survey (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20906/22]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As the Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines and medical devices under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Matt Shanahan (Waterford, Independent)
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1782. To ask the Minister for Health if he will investigate the current impasse that seems to be preventing the undertaking of a health technology assessment for the FreeStyle Libre or offer a different process to enable this to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20907/22]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As the Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines and medical devices under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.