Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 657: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will introduce the provision of colostomy bags free of charge to all those who need them; the estimated annual cost of such a proposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28624/06]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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There is a common list of reimbursable non drug items for the General Medical Services and Drug Payment Schemes. This list is reviewed on an annual basis. The Deputy will be pleased to know that there is a range of colostomy bags included on this list. I have no plans to make colostomy bags free of charge to all who require them.