Medical Aids and Appliances.

Thursday, 25 March 2004

Questions (115)

John McGuinness

Question:

115 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children the reasons for the delay in providing a new wheelchair for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if the matter will be expedited. [9525/04]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. T. O’Malley)

The provision of aids and appliances, including wheelchairs, is a matter for the relevant health board. My Department has asked the CEO of the Southern Health Board to examine the matter and reply directly to the Deputy, as a matter of urgency.