Medical Aids and Appliances Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 July 2015

Thursday, 9 July 2015

Ceisteanna (214)

Regina Doherty

Ceist:

214. Deputy Regina Doherty asked the Minister for Health the reason there is no uniformity throughout Ireland regarding the reimbursement of the cost of spectacles for children with Down's syndrome (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28106/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.