Seán Canney
Question:495. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Health if he will conduct an investigation into the rising costs of mobility aids, including wheelchairs, mobility aids, silicone socks and prosthetic limbs as the cost of prosthetic limbs for both upper and lower limb amputees has increased 50% since Brexit and silicone socks used by amputees now cost over €1,000, which equates to five weeks income for many people dependant on social protection payments; if he will further put plans in place to support people with physical impairments to ensure that all those who require such supports can access them in a timely manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49379/23]
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