Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 November 2015
124. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health the action that is being taken to address failings with the treatment abroad scheme (details supplied); and if he is aware of the great distress suffered as a result of these failings. [39708/15]
View answerThe Health Service Executive operates the Treatment Abroad Scheme (TAS) for persons entitled to treatment in another EU/EEA member state or Switzerland under EU Regulation (EC) No. 883/2004, as per the procedures set out in EU Regulations (EC) No. 987/2009, and in accordance with Department of Health Guidelines. The HSE has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office who will follow up the matter with them.
