Medical Aids and Appliances.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 April 2004

Tuesday, 27 April 2004

Questions (477)

John McGuinness

Question:

535 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if the provision of a power chair will be expedited for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of the fact that they have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and have difficulty with a manual wheelchair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11384/04]

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. Accordingly, the Deputy's question has been referred to the chief executive officer, South Eastern Health Board, with a request that he examine the matter and reply directly to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.