Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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29. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the assistance available for a child (details supplied) in County Kildare with the provision of glasses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35572/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Treatment Benefit (Optical) scheme is based entirely on a person’s PRSI record, and does not therefore cover children. In addition, the scheme currently covers only a free eye examination, and not the purchase of spectacles.

The customer should contact the local HSE offices, who will be able to advise of any entitlements under their parallel scheme.