Cross-Border Health Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 July 2016

Tuesday, 12 July 2016

Questions (55)

Imelda Munster

Question:

55. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Health the health services that have been sought by persons who have accessed health care under the European Union cross-border health care directive in another European Union and European Economic Area member state in each year since Directive 2011/24/EU was transposed; if he will provide this information in terms of the most common services, treatments and procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20927/16]

Written answers

Minister for Health

The Health Service Executive operates the EU Directive on Patients’ Rights in Cross Border Healthcare in Ireland. The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine the matter of the data requested 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.