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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 October 2024

Tuesday, 15 October 2024

Questions (657)

Seán Canney

Question:

657. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Health if he will extend the criteria for continuous glucose monitors as currently, people with type 2 diabetes who have very poor vision and require another person to perform the finger prick test are being refused monitors as are people who were diagnosed with type 2 and then type 1 diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41339/24]

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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 devices; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

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