Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 September 2021
638. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health if the cost of PPE has been included in the budget for appliances for persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43484/21]
View answer641. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health if the inclusion of PPE in the budget for appliances for persons with disabilities will result in patients receiving inferior care or quality of prosthetic limbs, surgical footwear, hearing aid and personal emergency response systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43489/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 638 and 641 together.
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
