Peter Burke
Question:443. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will advise on a payment to a person (details supplied). [42142/19]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 October 2019
443. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will advise on a payment to a person (details supplied). [42142/19]
View answerUnder the Health Act 1970 (as amended) all persons ordinarily resident in the State are eligible for public health services provided by or on behalf of the HSE on a full or limited eligibility basis.
When a patient opts to avail of private treatment from a private provider, the relationship between the patient and the provider is a private contractual matter. The current public health eligibility framework provide no basis for reimbursing any private patient charges incurred by a patient in these circumstances.