Health Services Provision

Tuesday, 8 April 2014

Questions (593)

John O'Mahony

Question:

593. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health if the services of chiropodists and podiatrists are covered under the medical card system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16213/14]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

While there is no statutory obligation to provide a chiropody/podiatry service, such services are provided by the HSE to medical card patients with the greatest needs.