354. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the requirement for sleep apnoea patients to submit monthly CPAP reimbursement claims by post and receive repayments by cheque; and whether consideration is being given to introducing a digital claims and payment system. [66087/26]

Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on the pricing and reimbursement of medicines and medical devices; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.