Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 16 May 2000

Vol. 519 No. 2

Written Answers. - Medical Cards.

Gay Mitchell

Question:

147 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 is entitled to optical benefit as a medical card holder, without reference to his social welfare contributions. [13246/00]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

Adult medical card holders are entitled to avail of services under the adult sight testing and provision of spectacles schemes operated by the health boards.

I have asked the chief executive of the Eastern Regional Health Authority to investigate the position in relation to the specific case raised and to reply to the Deputy directly as a matter of urgency.