David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his very positive response. To support him in moving forward with this, my constituent tells me that the sensor has to be replaced every ten days at a cost €92.50, or €75 plus VAT. This is, as the Minister stated, very expensive. However, the improvement in quality of life for these people is massive. They do not require hospital treatment to the same extent or anything near it, so there are huge savings there with respect to not having to be hospitalised, not being unwell and being able to actively work and perform in society as they would like to do. I will certainly send on the details with the constituent's permission, and I would encourage the Minister to have a look at this. Even if there was some assistance given to these people, it would help in a big way. I thank the Minister for that.

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