Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2013

Tuesday, 5 November 2013

Questions (1185)

Paudie Coffey

Question:

1185. Deputy Paudie Coffey asked the Minister for Health if the rental of BiPAP devices used to treat sleep apnoea are covered by the drugs payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46735/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The cost of rental of BiPAP devices, used to treat sleep apnoea, is covered by the Drug Payments Scheme.