426. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Health the reason the FreeStyle Libre device (details supplied) for type 1 diabetes patients is not currently covered on the list of eligible items for the medical card or long term illness scheme; if his attention has been drawn to the impact of this blood sugar monitoring system on type 2 diabetes patients, particularly children; if he will include this in items covered by the medical card and long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39511/16]

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426. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Health the reason the FreeStyle Libre device (details supplied) for type 1 diabetes patients is not currently covered on the list of eligible items for the medical card or long term illness scheme; if his attention has been drawn to the impact of this blood sugar monitoring system on type 2 diabetes patients, particularly children; if he will include this in items covered by the medical card and long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39511/16]

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