Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 15 Jun 1999

Vol. 506 No. 2

Written Answers. - Medical Aids and Appliances.

Theresa Ahearn

Question:

258 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary suffering from epilepsy and needing a stabiliser is not receiving the necessary medical device; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15072/99]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Cowen)

The provision of medical treatment to eligible persons in this instance is the responsibility of Beaumont Hospital. I have asked the chief executive officer of the hospital to investigate the position regarding this case and to reply to the Deputy directly.