3132. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health to outline all available pathways for children under the age of three, who are deaf or hard of hearing to access assistive technology in the case they have cochlear implants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26070/26]
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3145. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Health her plans to standardise HSE funding for low vision aids across all CHOs to make access to this important support equitable for every resident of the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26106/26]
3150. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if she will ensure occupational or older persons services in CHO8 supply a suitable wheelchair to a person (details supplied) [26120/26]
3227. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if an application for access to a wheelchair by an person (details supplied) will be prioritised to ensure their continued independence and mental wellbeing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26526/26]
318. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Health when a response to a query of 9 March 2026 will be issued concerning a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22527/26]
337. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health her plans to make essential medical devices such as hearing aids accessible to all who need them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22586/26]
338. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health the way in which people can do who cannot afford hearing aids can access them in a timely manner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22587/26]
1000. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to expand eligibility for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices, particularly for adults with diabetes who are currently excluded from access under existing criteria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22308/26]
1001. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health the reason pregnant women in Ireland with diabetes do not have access to continuous glucose monitoring devices; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22309/26]
1002. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health the reason people with disabilities in Ireland who are living with diabetes do not have access to continuous glucose monitoring device; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22310/26]
441. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons aged over 65 in County Clare waiting for an hearing aid to be fitted; and the average waiting time for same. [21053/26]
1698. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if she will extend reimbursement for continuous glucose monitoring for type 2 diabetes patients, just as type 1 diabetes patients can; if she will examine this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18414/26]
1761. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Health the plans to review financial supports to allow for subsidised batteries for all long-term hearing aid users, similar to the system in the UK; the plans to increase the grants that reflect the cost of the technology required for professional work environments; if she will reform the HSE audiology eligibility system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1…
1765. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health if the cost of hearing aids will be covered under the Cost of Disability or through the upcoming National Hearing Care Plan (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18852/26]
1830. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to reduce the cost of hearing aids; her views on whether it is fair for an individuall to pay over €4,000; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19162/26]
1845. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health the opportunities for funding available to an organisation (details supplied) to continue to provide counselling sessions. [19257/26]
1846. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to concerns related to the low level of financial support available for people that require hearing aids but do not have a medical card; if this is under review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19264/26]
1847. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the adequacy of financial support available for people that require hearing aids but do not have a medical card; if this is under review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19265/26]
1856. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to address the prohibitively high cost of hearing aids; if this will be dealt with in the new national hearing care plan; the timeline for publication of this plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19308/26]
1887. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health whether she will increase the supports for those in need of hearing aids in line with increased cost of those aids (details supplied). [19428/26]
1917. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health if her Department will examine the feasibility of establishing a non means tested audiology support for those who are born deaf, as the recurring cost of hearing aids can cost up to €10,000 every five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19508/26]
1919. Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Health if she can assist in the case of a person (details supplied) regarding their urgent need for a mobility scooter.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19510/26]
1926. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health if her Department has considered introducing a scheme for adults with hearing loss to purchase hearing aids, including those with Otosclerosis, recognising the significant cost incurred; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19558/26]
1965. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health when funding will be granted for a child (detail supplied) who requires APOS; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19734/26]
1975. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health to review the process for the drugs payment scheme with respect to claims for CPAP, assisted breathing device (details supplied). [19824/26]