Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2013

Tuesday, 5 November 2013

Questions (1132)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

1132. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide the continuous positive airflow pressure machine and the replacement parts used for the treatment of sleep apnoea to medical card holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46308/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Arrangements have been in place for the rental of Continuous Positive Airflow Pressure Machines for some time both for Medical Card Holders and Drug Payment Scheme card holders where the person suffers from sleep apnoea. Funding for the purchase of such appliances by medical card holders may be considered within the overall priority setting for funding at local level from the Aids and Appliances budget.