Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 September 2013

Tuesday, 24 September 2013

Ceisteanna (560)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

560. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the financial assistance that will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare towards the provision of a hearing aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39701/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Alex White)

The Health Service Executive Community Audiology service administers and monitors hearing tests for adults who are at risk for hearing loss. The HSE has therefore been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.