Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 June 2014
108. Deputy Dara Murphy asked the Minister for Health if correspondence (details supplied), which suggest a difference in the rules for Ireland south, is accurate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24027/14]
View answerAll women who have had breast cancer surgery are entitled to their first prosthesis and two bras free of charge. A set policy is not in place in regard to the longer-term provision of bras to post-mastectomy patients who hold medical cards.
A national group has recently been established in the HSE to review practices in the area of aids and appliances. As part of this work, it will develop a national policy on the provision of prosthesis bras, as well as hairpieces, for cancer patients. It is anticipated that the Group will complete its work in the first half of 2015.
