Hospital Charges

Tuesday, 12 December 2017

Questions (287, 359)

Fergus O'Dowd

Question:

287. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with haemochromatosis that have attended venesection clinics by clinic in 2015, 2016, and to date in 2017; the names of the venesection clinics that have reintroduced the day case levy of €80 for the same time period, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52797/17]

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Niamh Smyth

Question:

359. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if the charge for persons with a condition of haemochromatosis (details supplied) will be abolished; the hospitals that are charging at present; the reason they are charging the fee; the reason policy has changed on this routine procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53138/17]

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Written answers

Minister for Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 287 and 359 together.

I am aware of this issue and have asked officials in my Department to examine it, including the particular points made by the Irish Haemochromatosis Association, and to provide me with advice.

The Deputy's questions relate to service delivery matters and accordingly I have asked the HSE to respond directly.