Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 March 2016

Tuesday, 22 March 2016

Ceisteanna (419)

Róisín Shortall

Ceist:

419. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if he will address the undersupply of oxygen cylinders to patients with lung fibrosis and ensure a sufficient supply of cylinders is allocated to each patient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5319/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow up on the matter.