Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 October 2018
111. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the status of the scheme to provide compensation for living donors that are not working outside the home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43441/18]
View answerThe Policy on the Reimbursement of the Expenses of Living Kidney Donors provides for the reimbursement of accommodation and travel expenses incurred by living donors up to a maximum of €6,000. In addition the scheme reimburses loss of earnings incurred by salaried/waged donors and self-employed donors for up to 12 weeks after the donation, up to a maximum of €10,000. This maximum figure for loss of earnings was increased from €6,000 in 2016.
My Department is currently reviewing the policy and a meeting with a number of stakeholders will be held later this month. Some reimbursement of the childcare expenses incurred by stay at home parents will be considered as part of the review.
