Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 July 2017
837. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health if the payment to purchase post-surgery bras and prosthesis every two years which breast cancer patients receive following a mastectomy procedure has ceased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35549/17]
View answer870. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health his plans to proceed with changes to the national policy for post-mastectomy patients; and his further plans to increase the proposed value of post-surgery vouchers to reflect the true cost to persons of products such as prosthesis and bras for women recovering from a mastectomy. [35607/17]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 837 and 870 together.
I am informed by the HSE that they will engage further with the various stakeholders, including patients and suppliers, on arrangements for the provision of supports to patients who are being or have been treated for cancer and other illnesses. This process is expected to take several months to conduct and no changes to existing services are to be introduced in the meantime.
