Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 430: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if assistance will be granted in the purchase of an item for a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30876/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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A medical card as issued by the Health Service Executive (HSE), confirms that the holder is entitled, free of charge, to a range of health services, which includes:

General medical and surgical services including all in-patient services and outpatient services in a public ward in a public hospital (including consultant services)

Medical and midwifery care for mothers and infants

A choice of general medical practitioner from those doctors who have a contract with the HSE

Supply of prescribed approved medicines and appliances

Dental, Ophthalmic and Aural services

A maternity cash grant for each child born.

The HSE has informed my Department that it is not in a position to provide funding for Identification Bracelets and that such products can be acquired in most high street pharmacies for prices as low as €11.