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,
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