Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 June 2013

Tuesday, 18 June 2013

Questions (547)

Tom Fleming

Question:

547. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health the savings that are being targeted in cuts to essential incontinence pads and other sanitary appliances in the Health Service Executive Southern Region (details supplied); if he will intervene and redress the issue by restoring the reduction to essential appliances to the amounts formerly available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29131/13]

Written answers

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

This is a service matter, therefore, it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Question No. 548 answered with Question No. 528.