Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 10 Oct 2000

Vol. 523 No. 4

Written Answers. - Medical Aids and Appliances.

Michael Finucane

Question:

133 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Health and Children when a hearing aid will be provided by the health board for a person (details supplied) in County Limerick in view of the fact that he is elderly and awaiting the hearing aid for some time. [21300/00]

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Dr. Moffatt)

The provision of health services in the Limerick area is a matter for the Mid-Western Health Board.

I have asked the chief executive officer of the board to examine this case and respond to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.