Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 237: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of crutches or pairs of crutches purchased by the Health Service Executive in the years 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008; the cost on the HSE for such crutches over the four years period and further; the number of crutches returned or accepted by the HSE during that same period; the policy of the HSE in respect of re-using or re-cycling crutches; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26217/09]

John Moloney (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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The Deputy will be aware that I arranged for a similar question raised by him on 26 May 2009 to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. I understand from the Executive that the material is being collated and a reply will issue shortly.

In the meantime, the Department of Health and Children has sought a full assessment of the existing position regarding the recycling of medical equipment / aids and appliances from the Health Service Executive, to include the scope for improving the way this issue is dealt with.