Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 April 2009
17 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Health and Children her views on the offer of orthopaedic services under the National Treatment Purchase Fund from the Sports Surgery Clinic in Santry, Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14834/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) has an agreement in place with the Sports Surgery Clinic in Santry, Dublin for the provision of orthopaedic procedures. I understand that the agreement does not guarantee a particular level of referral. A small number of patients have received surgery through the NTPF at the Clinic to date.
