Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 February 2013

Wednesday, 13 February 2013

Questions (225)

Jack Wall

Question:

225. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a hearing aid placement for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7630/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The HSE Community Audiology service administers and monitors hearing tests for adults who are at risk of hearing loss. Appointments for the audiology service are sent in a strict chronology according to clinical priorities and date of receipt of referral. The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine the specific query raised by the Deputy and to reply to him as soon as possible.