Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 April 2013

Tuesday, 23 April 2013

Questions (665)

Joe Higgins

Question:

665. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Health if he will examine the cost to the State of the rental of continuous positive airway pressure machines for persons with sleep apnoea from private firms rather than purchasing the machines for their use. [19110/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Alex White)

The HSE is responsible for the administration of the schemes in question, therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.