Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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614. To ask the Minister for Health if corrective lenses to aid primary school-aged children with Irlen syndrome associated with dyslexia are covered under optical benefit where their parents or guardians do not have a medical card; and if so, the amount of the cost that is covered; if the full cost of the lenses may be provided for in cases where the parents have a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30721/14]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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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. Requests in respect of children with particular optical needs are dealt with on a case by case basis, subject to available funding.