Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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56. To ask the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding cataract operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30302/16]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The Primary Care Eye Services Review Group, which was established by the HSE, is currently finalising an implementation plan to support its review. The overall aim of the Review Group is to shift the management of many eye conditions from acute care services to primary care and community services, as appropriate.

The Government is committed to updating the national eye care plan, including evaluation of the Sligo model for cataract surgery. These are matters which I intend to consider in the context of the implementation of the health commitments in the Programme for a Partnership Government and having regard to the funding available to facilitate such measures.

With regard to the specific queries raised by the Deputy, as this is a service matter I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.