Written answers
Thursday, 19 June 2014
Department of Health
Health Services
Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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179. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the provision of glasses is not covered in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26414/14]
Alex White (Dublin South, Labour)
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All children under 6 are provided with an optical screening service by the HSE. Any refractive errors are treated and spectacles or other appropriate care is provided where necessary. The HSE has been asked to examine the specific query raised by the Deputy and to reply to him as soon as possible.
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