Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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164. To ask the Minister for Health in respect of the Health Act 1970 the provision of ophthalmic services for children where there is a requirement for a higher specification of lenses or frames that the cost must be bourne by the person themselves; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24964/14]

Alex White (Dublin South, Labour)
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Ophthalmic treatment and appliances are available to children, as provided for in the Health Act, 1970. The HSE provides standard frames and/or lenses to children free of charge. The additional cost of higher specification lenses or frames is not covered by the HSE.