Sir, – The mean-minded HSE will only pay for prosthetics for everyday use but not for leisure or sport activities (“‘Shameful’ number in Ireland have to crowdfund for prosthetic limbs, Oireachtas disability committee hears”, News, April 8th), yet is quite prepared to pay €2.8 million in late payment interest to suppliers (News, April 9th).
I wonder how many running or football prosthetics would €2.8 million buy? – Yours, etc,
BILL KEE,
Skerries,
READ MORE
‘You can now carry your shopping if you spend €50-€60. That’s absolutely crazy’
Rory Stewart: Britons’ view of Ireland has gone from ‘patronising superiority to complete ignorance’
Bloomsday: Aficionados enjoy a Full Joyce for breakfast then devour extra helpings of Ulysses
Israelis under attack from Iran shift to full-scale war mode
Co Dublin.
