The price of hearing aids

Sir, – Regarding Elizabeth Hussey’s letter (June 24th) on the cost of hearing aids, it will now set you back €5,000 for a decent set of these aids, plus the cost of replacements such as batteries, domes, filters, added to essential yearly insurance of €100 in case of loss, which can easily happen. There is a Government grant of €1,000 for those who qualify, not nearly enough for those whose financial position is such that the purchase price of the aids is beyond them. – Yours, etc,

DENIS O’SHAUGHNESSY,

Limerick.

Sir, – I recently purchased two “hearing amplifiers” in my local Lidl for €9.99 each. It makes me wonder why some retailers charge over €3,000 for hearing aids. – Yours, etc,