Treatment Benefit Scheme Administration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 June 2015

Tuesday, 9 June 2015

Ceisteanna (251)

Jack Wall

Ceist:

251. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if there is assistance available for a person needing replacement glasses; if there is a maximum contribution paid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22179/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

The treatment benefit scheme provides for a free biennial eye examination to persons qualified under this PRSI based scheme. There is no assistance available for the purchase of spectacles under the treatment benefit scheme.