Michael Ring
Ceist:184 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of incontinence pads supplied to elderly patients per day, giving details for each health board region. [11633/00]
Written Answers. - Geriatric Services.
Michael Ring
Ceist:185 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of incontinence napkins (nappies) supplied to elderly patients per day, giving details for each health board region. [11634/00]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 184 and 185 together.
The provision of incontinence products to medical card holders is a matter for the relevant health board. In the case of persons who do not have a medical card, incontinence products are reimbursable under the drug payment scheme.
Information in the format requested by the Deputy is not routinely collected by my Department.