Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:571. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of financial assistance for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41620/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 17 January 2017
Ceisteanna (571)
Freagraí scríofa
On the basis of new information received, relating to the EU insurance record of this person, he now has sufficient PRSI contributions recorded to qualify for treatment benefit. Notification will now be sent to him advising that he qualifies for medical appliance benefit, and that payment will issue to his hearing aid supplier.