Noel Grealish (Galway West, Independent)
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428. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 425 of 2 July 2024, the exact monetary amount for allowances for post-mastectomy products, by county, in view of the fact that this was not answered in the response to the question, and that there are discrepancies across counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37377/24]

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 under the Community Funded Schemes (CFS). These support individuals to continue living within their communities and to enjoy a greater quality of life than would otherwise be the case.

The CFS also provides an allowance for cancer treatment in respect of hair loss and post mastectomy products. The range of allowance does vary across the country in products available depending on which county a person resides in. This variance makes it difficult to provide exact monetary amounts for each county. However, the following table gives some indication of the variance:

The HSE have forwarded a costed proposal for the standardisation of provision at the highest level, which is under consideration as part of the estimates 2025 process.

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

Cathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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429. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide information (details supplied) with regard to the general medical services scheme contract for Kildysart, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37382/24]