Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 2 Feb 2000

Vol. 513 No. 4

Written Answers. - Hospital Equipment.

Ivan Yates

Question:

173 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will investigate an application for a power chair for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford and ensure that this will be provided in view of his medical condition, the strong recommendation from the occupational therapist and the fact that it was approved in 1999 and not provided due to lack of finance. [2702/00]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

The provision of aids and appliances, including wheelchairs, in any individual case is a matter for the relevant health board. Accordingly, the Deputy's question has been referred to the chief executive officer, South-Eastern Health Board with a request that he examine the query and reply directly to the Deputy, as a matter of urgency.