Treatment Abroad Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 July 2017

Tuesday, 11 July 2017

Questions (494)

Mattie McGrath

Question:

494. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary will be approved for treatment under the treatment abroad scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32774/17]

Written answers

Minister for Health

The HSE operates the Treatment Abroad Scheme 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 Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.