Health Services

Wednesday, 18 June 2014

Questions (188)

Billy Kelleher

Question:

188. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health when a medical card patient is making an application for eye tests are they now required to provide a GP letter with each application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26296/14]

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Written answers

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

The HSE provides vision tests and standard prescription spectacles to medical card holders. In relation to the procedure for referral, I have asked the HSE to examine this matter and respond to the Deputy directly.