Jim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Health if he will set out the circumstances in which the Health Service Executive withdrew the Alpha/Skrykep hip piece from use in the HSE Southern Region; the steps taken to provide redress and the support for patients who have suffered from this faulty product; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7613/13]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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In relation to the specific query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a hearing aid placement for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7630/13]

Alex White (Dublin South, Labour)
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The HSE Community Audiology service administers and monitors hearing tests for adults who are at risk of hearing loss. Appointments for the audiology service are sent in a strict chronology according to clinical priorities and date of receipt of referral. The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine the specific query raised by the Deputy and to reply to him as soon as possible.