Health Services Provision

Thursday, 20 June 2013

Questions (228)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

228. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a free optical test and glasses will be provided to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29705/13]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Alex White)

Optical screening services for school age children are provided by the HSE.

The HSE has been asked to examine the specific query raised by the Deputy and to reply to him as soon as possible.