National Treatment Purchase Fund.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 September 2006

Wednesday, 27 September 2006

Questions (739)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

809 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of cases dealt with under the hospital treatment purchase scheme in each of the past five years; the costs involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30020/06]

Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

As the Deputy's question relates to the operation of the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) my Department has asked the Chief Executive of the NTPF to reply directly to the Deputy in relation to the information requested.