Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy Michael Cahill - PQ 1219-26
Deputy Cahill asked about the number of patients who need oxygen but do not hold a medical card. Read the HSE response.
From: Communications and public affairs
Published: January 2026
Updated: January 2026
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Question from Deputy Michael Cahill - PQ 1219-26
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Health if her Department has statistics on the number of patients who need oxygen but who do not hold a medical card; the number of patients who apply each year for reimbursement of oxygen costs through the DPS scheme without a medical card; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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