Martin Ferris (Kerry North-West Limerick, Sinn Fein)
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218. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Kerry now waiting over three years for a hearing aid may expect to receive same. [45180/13]

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

Martin Ferris (Kerry North-West Limerick, Sinn Fein)
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219. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will have a hearing test for a hearing aid. [45181/13]

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