161. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health if she will review the current policy on the provision and financial support for hearing aids, in view of the case of a person who has had severe hearing loss since birth, who has relied on hearing aids since childhood, and who now, as an adult in full-time employment, faces costs of €2,000–€5,000 per device every four years; if she will consider extending free provision of hearing aids, similar to the support available for cochlear implants, or significantly increasing the subsidy available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50715/25]

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161. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health if she will review the current policy on the provision and financial support for hearing aids, in view of the case of a person who has had severe hearing loss since birth, who has relied on hearing aids since childhood, and who now, as an adult in full-time employment, faces costs of €2,000–€5,000 per device every four years; if she will consider extending free provision of hearing aids, similar to the support available for cochlear implants, or significantly increasing the subsidy available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50715/25]

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