Medical Aids and Appliances.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 June 2004

Thursday, 3 June 2004

Questions (133)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

129 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children for funding for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare for a special needs trike, costing €1,000, for their child and for a specially made rails for their son’s bed costing €450 who has a severe sleep disorder. [17028/04]

Written answers

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

The provision of aids and appliances to people with physical and sensory disabilities is a matter for the ERHA and the health boards. My Department has asked the authority's CEO to investigate the matter and to reply directly to the Deputy.