Medical Aids and Appliances

883. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health the number of people in Ireland that currently access the omnipod tubeless insulin pump and consumables through the HSE’s exceptional hardship scheme, or have done so since 2018. [7470/25]

973. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health if a matter in relation to peanut allergies will be examined (details supplied). [8099/25]

688. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health what supports are available for those in need of home kidney dialysis wishing to purchase a generator, and who are in receipt of a disability payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5486/25]

704. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a device. [5606/25]

301. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5295/25]

318. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the reason a seriously ill person (details supplied) has to wait two months for a product; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5400/25]

323. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health when an elderly person (details supplied) can expect to receive a new hearing aid. [5422/25]

614. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Health if back-up batteries for CPAP machines are available on the medical card scheme, and if so, are they available in every CHO area, including CHO 2. [4200/25]

661. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the measures that can be taken to greater integrate continuous glucose monitoring into the healthcare system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4422/25]

662. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health if the expanded access to CGM technology in New Zealand to also include persons with type-2 diabetes on insulin might be included in Ireland (details supplied); the benefits of doing so; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4423/25]

668. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the changes that have been made to the system of reimbursing dispensing opticians for vouchers issued by the HSE for glasses for children; if she will provide a list of type of payments available for each type of glasses or prescription; the rules that apply; up to what age payments are made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44…

677. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the reason adults with type 1 diabetes attending Limerick University Hospital are still not offered insulin pumps as a treatment option, despite the qualified staff required to initiate pump therapy along with the administrative support required all being in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4580/25]

681. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Health the reason adults with type 1 diabetes attending University Hospital Limerick are still not offered insulin pumps as a treatment option, despite the availability of qualified staff required to initiate pump therapy and the administration support are all in place to commence the service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4623/25]

693. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if she will approve the new mandibular device used to treat sleep apnoea (details supplied). [4702/25]

1075. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) is entitled to the freestyle libre monitoring device for free; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2301/25]

1090. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the status of the introduction of the diabetes sensor simplera (details supplied) for type 1 diabetics; when she expects this sensor to be available to Irish diabetic patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2349/25]

1123. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the funding stream available to a school (details supplied) to apply for an AED defibrillator, or if the Department of Health will provide one. [2508/25]

1229. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the supports available to individuals in receipt of an invalidity pension who require wheelchair-modified vehicles for personal use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1289/25]