asked the Minister for Health whether any financial aid is given towards the cost of hearing aids.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Cost of Hearing Aids.
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Hearing aids may be provided free of charge by health authorities to persons requiring them who come within any of the following categories:
(a) Children under 6 years of age, in respect of defects discovered at child welfare clinics;
(b) Children attending national schools, in respect of defects discovered at school health examinations; and
(c) Persons in the lower income group.