Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)
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142. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he will take to roll out a national scheme to allow children whot do not need medical or surgical management to be examined in the community by an optometrist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22962/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)
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143. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he will take to roll out the award winning Sligo cataract scheme across the country with optometrists and hospital eye departments working together, which would significantly reduce the waiting time of 18 months which many persons with cataracts have to endure between being referred and having the surgery to restore their sight; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22963/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.