Written answers

Wednesday, 7 May 2025

Department of Health

Health Services Staff

Photo of Cormac DevlinCormac Devlin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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517. To ask the Minister for Health the healthcare professional that is ultimately responsible for making the clinical decision on whether a patient has Type 1 diabetes or not; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22524/25]

Photo of Jennifer Carroll MacNeillJennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Photo of Cormac DevlinCormac Devlin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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518. To ask the Minister for Health the healthcare professional who makes the final decision on who will be provided with a continuous glucose monitor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22517/25]

Photo of Jennifer Carroll MacNeillJennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on the pricing and reimbursement of medicines and medical devices; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

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