William Aird (Laois, Fine Gael)
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551. To ask the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the status of the National Ophthalmology Programme as it relates to children residing in County Laois; if she is aware that these children are currently required to travel to a health centre in Athlone (details supplied) for outpatient services, a distance of approximately 80km; the steps being taken to establish paediatric ophthalmology services in County Laois given the ongoing impact on families; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40440/25]

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.