Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 206: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the qualifying conditions for people with special needs to acquire aids and appliances; if only people with medical cards qualify; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6410/06]

Tim O'Malley (Limerick East, Progressive Democrats)
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The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Part of this responsibility covers the assessment of and entitlement to aids and appliances.