Written answers
Tuesday, 31 March 2015
Department of Social Protection
Treatment Benefit Scheme Applications
Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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208. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Kerry is eligible for a grant to obtain a hearing aid under the treatment benefit scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12921/15]
Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The customer concerned is qualified for treatment benefits and can apply for a hearing aid grant using the application form available from his chosen audiologist.
The Department will pay 50% of the cost of the hearing aid, subject to a maximum of €500 per aid.
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