Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 June 2014

Thursday, 26 June 2014

Ceisteanna (198)

Jerry Buttimer

Ceist:

198. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health the reason a special belt which has to be worn with a stoma bag has been taken off the list of items covered by a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27620/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The Health Service Executive (HSE) is responsible for the administration of the primary care schemes, therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.