Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 April 2014

Thursday, 10 April 2014

Questions (203)

Denis Naughten

Question:

203. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for the purchase of new aids and appliances in Roscommon and Galway PCCC, respectively; the corresponding figure for those on the prioritised list; the cost of purchasing the aids and appliances on each list; the total budget in each PCCC for aids and appliances in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17168/14]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

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