Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 March 2009
233 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health and Children her views on correspondence (details supplied); if the surgical procedure which is required will be expedited in view of the circumstances outlined; if the position with regard to the National Treatment Purchase Fund can be explained as it applies in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10072/09]
View answerThe primary aim of the National Treatment Purchase Fund is to arrange treatment for public patients who have been waiting longest on public hospital in-patient waiting lists for surgery. In a small number of cases where very specialised surgery is required, it may not always be possible to arrange treatment through an alternative provider. I would hope that surgery can be provided through the public system as soon as possible in this case and I have asked the HSE to consider the matter and reply directly to the Deputy.
