asked the Minister for Health if the children affected by the directive on school entry age will be entitled to health screening and medical treatment while attending pre-school playgroups at the ages of four and five years.
Written Answers. - School Entry Age.
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Children under six years of age are entitled to a free health examination service provided at health board clinics and to free out-patient specialist services for defects discovered on examination.
Children covered by the directive will continue to be eligible for these services.