Sure, but to someone who's on unemployment benefits. It's free. To someone who's earning a little bit more than that, it's free. To someone who is earning enough to pay tax, they're paying a tiny amount. To someone who's earning more than 30K€, they're paying a few grand in taxes (which covers other public services also). To someone who's earning 60k€ they're paying even more.

But the important thing is that the person who's earning fuck-all can still afford it, because it costs nothing to them.

I am aware that insulin costs a lot less in other countries. I have read the stories of Americans going to Canada to buy insulin. I have also read the stories of diabetics in the United States who died because they tried to make their insulin last longer by rationing their dose.

If I didn't have insurance my insulin would cost me either $245 (fast-acting) or $700 (basal) a vial.

I was just pointing out that getting insulin for $35 a vial in the United States is a very good deal.

> I was just pointing out that getting insulin for $35 a vial in the United States is a very good deal.

That may very well be the case. But for someone paying 0% tax in Ireland, 0€ on insulin is an even better deal.

I agree, completely.