Health Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 April 2014

Tuesday, 15 April 2014

Ceisteanna (661)

Seán Fleming

Ceist:

661. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health if there is a charge payable to the Health Service Executive by the parents of young children who require glasses; if the same arrangement is in place in all regions throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17952/14]

Freagraí scríofa

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

All 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.