Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy Carol Nolan - PQ 54916-26
Deputy Noland asked about the breakdown of counties where low vision aids are funded through the GMS scheme. Read the HSE response.
From: Communications and Public Affairs
Published: July 2026
Updated: September 2026
Documents
Summary
To ask the Minister for Health if she will provide a full breakdown of counties where low vision aids are funded through the GMS scheme without restriction; the reason the midlands counties, including Offaly, continue to operate a capped model that results in unmet need; and if she will commit to ensuring national consistency in the provision of low vision aids for people who are blind or vision impaired.
This is a beta version - your feedback will help us to improve it