Treatment Abroad Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 February 2018

Thursday, 8 February 2018

Questions (56)

Mary Butler

Question:

56. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Health the number of persons from County Waterford that have applied for the treatment abroad scheme in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6407/18]

Written answers

Minister for Health

The HSE 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.

As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.