Written answers
Tuesday, 26 September 2023
Department of Defence
Defence Forces
John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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122. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the health services provided to members of the Defence Forces includes covering the cost of getting a second medical opinion if requested by the patient or the doctor, should the need arise; if Defence Forces personnel will be given the option of a free eye test under the PRSI scheme should they have the contributions rather than the military optician; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41039/23]
Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The military authorities advise that all decisions relating to referrals for medical opinions of personnel are based on clinical requirements and the medical facts of individual cases. Personnel may elect to undertake an eye test under the PRSI scheme where their contribution class and history permit.
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