Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 637: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason it is taking more than 12 months to reimburse patients for surgical appliances under the drugs payment scheme; the reason it is necessary for patients to pay the pharmacist and reclaim the money rather than have this scheme on-line with the rest of the drugs payment scheme; the reason that refunds under the scheme cannot be dealt with in a more efficient manner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32450/10]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.