Health Services Access

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 July 2014

Tuesday, 15 July 2014

Questions (665)

Jack Wall

Question:

665. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to eradicate the problems with accessing the community ophthalmologist service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31201/14]

Written answers

Minister for Health

A review of primary care ophthalmic services is due to get underway in the HSE. This will provide recommendations for the service, which will address current inadequacies and inconsistencies including access and identify priorities to be addressed in the short term.