Health Screening Programmes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2016

Tuesday, 17 May 2016

Ceisteanna (918)

Gino Kenny

Ceist:

918. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health why the Health Service Executive has decided to end routine eye screening of fifth and six class primary schoolchildren under the primary schoolchildren optical scheme without offering an alternative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10537/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for 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 the Executive.