Optometrists to sue Irish State for €100m over 'free eye test' rates

Independent optometrists are preparing a damages claim of over €100 million against the Department of Social Protection, challenging the government's payment rates for eye tests under the Treatment Benefit Scheme.

14 May, 04:30 — 14 May, 04:30

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Optometrists to sue State for €100m over rates paid for ‘free eye tests’

The Department of Social Protection is being targeted with what could be a more than €100m damages claim by independent optometrists, who are challenging the amount the Government pays them for performing eye-tests under the Treatment Benefit Scheme.

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Optometrists to sue Irish State for €100m over 'free eye test' rates

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