Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent)
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227. To ask the Minister for Health if prosthetics used here are being supplied by a UK company; if so, if additional charges will result in relation to prosthetics after Brexit; his plans to change the providers of such prosthetics if Brexit results in additional charges for users here; and if work is being carried on the subject in advance of Brexit [17778/20]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent)
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228. To ask the Minister for Health the provisions in place in relation to the provision of prosthetics for amputees; his views on whether the current regime is acceptable; his further views on low income earners whose income is above the medical card threshold being forced to pay for prosthetics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17779/20]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Prostheses are among the range of aids and appliances prescribed by health professionals and provided by the HSE. Aids and appliances are approved by CHO areas following review of applications and prioritisation on the basis of clinical need and available budget.

Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent)
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229. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the fact that the HSE will fund prosthetics when the repairs necessary to such prosthetics cannot be carried out by the companies involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17781/20]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.