Niall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail)
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688. To ask the Minister for Health if matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) previously sent to him will be examined; the actions he plans to take arising from same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36296/24]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The Health Service Executive (HSE) provide an extensive range of aids and appliances to individuals living with a wide variety of different medical conditions. These support individuals to continue living within their communities and to enjoy a greater quality of life than would otherwise be the case.

The Community Funded Schemes (CFS) is the collective name for the provision of these products and services by the HSE. The provision of post mastectomy products is included but the range of individual allowance does vary across the country. There has been engagement between my Department and the HSE regarding the potential cost of standardising the allowance available.

I want to reiterate that progressing Women's Health is a priority within the Programme for Government, and a top priority for me as Minister for Health. I am proud to have overseen unprecedented levels of funding in women's health services over the last few years. I can ensure the Deputy that I want to ensure that the necessary supports are put in place so that every woman has the same level of access to appropriate healthcare no matter where they live in Ireland.