HSE Reviews

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 September 2019

Tuesday, 17 September 2019

Questions (428)

Noel Rock

Question:

428. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure there are no further delays by the HSE in reviewing blood sugar monitoring technology such as the FreeStyle Libre device; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37479/19]

Written answers

Minister for Health

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.