Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 October 2025
852. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health the estimated average out-of-pocket cost to families for child prosthetic provision in Ireland; and the measures being considered to reduce or eliminate reliance on fundraising by parents to meet basic mobility needs. [54908/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 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.
This includes the provision of prosthetics to medical card holders. For eligible patients, the provision of prosthetic limb services, is largely based on a clinical assessment of need, a prioritisation process, value for money, and consideration of the available budgets.
As the Deputy raises questions regarding the administration of these services, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
