Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 February 2022
223. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the progress of his Department and the HSE in prioritising the development of primary care eye teams in CHO6, CHO7 and CHO9 in 2022 with a view to extending these teams to other CHOs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8630/22]
View answerWith regard to primary eye care, the HSE have prioritised in 2022 the supporting of the Primary Care Eye Teams in CHOs 6, 7 and 9, with a view to then rolling out this team model to other CHOs. Staff working within the adult primary care eye teams will manage patients a number of eye conditions to reduce hospital waiting lists.
As the implementation of these Primary Eye Care Teams remains an operational matter for the HSE, I have referred the question for the HSE provide a direct reply.
