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Medical Aids and Appliances

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 March 2025

Wednesday, 26 March 2025

Questions (259)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

Question:

259. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health the number of continuous glucose monitor applications submitted for people with type 1 diabetes, by county, by regional health area, by hospital, from 1 December 2023 to 31 December 2024; the number of these applications successful; the number of these applications unsuccessful; the number that were appealed; the number successful following appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14523/25]

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Written answers

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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