Vol. 504 No. 6
61 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Health and Children if his attention has been drawn to the high cost involved in acquiring hearing aids; the reason in this regard; and the proposals, if any, he has to reduce the costs of hearing aids. [12489/99]
Under the health Acts, hearing aids are supplied to pre-school and national school children, in respect of defects discovered at child health or school health examinations and to adult medical card holders or their dependants who require them. These hearing aids are provided, without charge, to the patients.
