Health | Backlogs in school health examinations are being addressed, including dental and ophthalmic, and the extent of progress in addressing these backlogs over the past twelve months to date

QUESTION

To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which backlogs in school health examinations are being addressed, including dental and ophthalmic; the extent of progress in addressing these backlogs over the past twelve months to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

REPLY

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.