Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 23 May 2000

Vol. 519 No. 5

Written Answers. - Aids and Appliances.

John McGuinness

Ceist:

217 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children the reasons proper special footwear has not been supplied to a person (details supplied) in County Carlow in view of his ongoing complaints regarding the quality of the product; if he will ensure that the best quality footwear will be supplied in view of the applicants needs. [14494/00]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin):

The provision of aids and appliances, including special footwear, in any individual case is a matter for the relevant health board. Accordingly, the Deputy's question has been referred to the chief executive officer, South Eastern Health Board with a request that he examine the query and reply directly to the Deputy, as a matter of urgency.