Séamus Kirk (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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Question 756: To ask the Minister for Health if he will investigate the delay in optical treatment applications for medical card holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34557/12]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Optical claims are processed by the Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS) of the HSE. There are currently no delays in the processing of such claims. Claims must be approved by Local Health Offices before being submitted to PCRS for processing. If the Deputy would like to provide more detailed information on the delay to which he refers I will make further enquiries with the HSE.