77 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Health and Children if there has been any change in the policy of not re-using certain aids and appliances which are returned to the Health Service Executive; if this will be reviewed in the context of a shortage of funding and the proven standard of disinfectant products on the market; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1570/11]

As the Deputy's question relates to service matters I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.