Audiology Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 May 2014

Tuesday, 13 May 2014

Ceisteanna (632)

John McGuinness

Ceist:

632. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a hearing aid will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow. [21364/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The Health Service Executive Community Audiology service administers and monitors hearing tests for adults who are at risk for hearing loss.

The HSE replied to the Deputy on 1 May 2014 in response to Parliamentary Question No. 903 (19562/14) dated 30 April 2014, in relation to this case.

The present position is that the person (details supplied) will be fitted with a hearing aid on Wednesday 21 May 2014. The person will be given approximately 10 days notice of the appointment.