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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 April 2014

Wednesday, 9 April 2014

Questions (175)

Seán Fleming

Question:

175. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Carlow will be provided with free spectacles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16928/14]

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Children under 6 years of age and children of primary school age are provided with an optical screening service by the HSE. Any refractive errors are treated and spectacles or other appropriate care is provided where necessary. The HSE has been asked to examine the specific query raised by the Deputy and to reply to him as soon as possible.

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