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Health Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 June 2018

Tuesday, 12 June 2018

Ceisteanna (789)

Róisín Shortall

Ceist:

789. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the detail of the recent changes to children's eye care services for children aged 12 to 16 years of age; the impact these changes have had on the provision of care for this cohort; his views on whether commercial opticians have the necessary expertise to treat children with specialised ongoing ophthalmic conditions; if the reintroduction of vouchers to help cover the cost of glasses for this age cohort will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25135/18]

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As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

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