Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Thursday, 9 October 2014

Questions (134)

Micheál Martin

Question:

134. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if a policy change has taken place which now means that the provision of home concentrator and portable oxygen cylinders are to be provided directly by nursing homes and that the cost is no longer covered by the medical card of a patient-resident; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38646/14]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

This matter has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Question No. 135 answered with Question No. 107.

Question No. 136 answered with Question No. 111.