John Perry
Ceist:335 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) can be granted financial assistance to cover the cost of chiropractic treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10344/02]
Written Answers. - Alternative Medicines.
At present the costs of alternative medicines and therapies such as chiropractic treatment are not allowed under the medical card scheme and I do not have any plans at present to further extend medical card eligibility to include these products or services.