Medical Aids and Appliances

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2022

Tuesday, 26 April 2022

Ceisteanna (1569)

Seán Canney

Ceist:

1569. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Health if funding is available through the Irish Red Cross for prosthetic limbs in Ireland; if so, if the means tests for Irish residents are similar to those carried out by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20165/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

As the HSE has responsibility for the provision of prosthetic limbs under the community funded schemes, this matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.