Catherine Byrne (Dublin South Central, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 269: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the cost of chiropody services for elderly patients; if they are obliged to pay a top-up fee to their chiropodist; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15237/09]

Catherine Byrne (Dublin South Central, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 270: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the cost of chiropody services for patients with mental disabilities; if they are obliged to pay a top-up fee to their chiropodist; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15238/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
Link to this: Individually | In context

I propose to take Questions Nos. 269 and 270 together.

As the Deputy's questions relate to a service matter they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.