Maria Bailey
Question:487. Deputy Maria Bailey asked the Minister for Health if the FreeStyle Libre diabetes device will be added to the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16126/17]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 April 2017
487. Deputy Maria Bailey asked the Minister for Health if the FreeStyle Libre diabetes device will be added to the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16126/17]
View answerUnder 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.