Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 July 2014

Thursday, 10 July 2014

Questions (165)

Sandra McLellan

Question:

165. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Health the reason a GP referral is not enough for a patient with severe difficulty walking to receive crutches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30435/14]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.