Social Welfare Benefits

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 January 2023

Thursday, 26 January 2023

Ceisteanna (269)

Chris Andrews

Ceist:

269. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Social Protection if there is any financial assistance that a child (details supplied) can be given to allow them to avail of a private assessment for dyslexia. [3884/23]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection

My Department does not have a scheme to fund private medical assessments as this is a matter for the Department of Health.

I trust that this clarifies the position.