Vol. 507 No. 2
164 Mr. N. Ahern asked the Minister for Health and Children the level and quantity of chiropodist services available free or at a reduced cost to elderly people; the age limit and income limits which apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16696/99]
Arrangements for the provision of services, including chiropody services, are a matter for the individual health boards, having regard to their priorities within the funding allocated. Health boards provide a chiropody service to older people free of charge or at a reduced cost either through a service provided directly by the boards themselves or through voluntary groups which are grant aided. The detailed arrangements in each health board are currently been collated and I will forward these to the Deputy as soon as possible.
