National Treatment Purchase Fund.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 November 2009

Tuesday, 24 November 2009

Ceisteanna (177)

Jack Wall

Ceist:

209 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding an application by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if, due to the period that the person has being waiting for a appointment, the person is entitled to treatment under the national treatment purchase fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42561/09]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health and Children (Deputy Mary Harney)

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

The National Treatment Purchase Fund arranges treatment for patients who have been on a surgical waiting list for more than three months. It is open to the person in question or anyone acting on their behalf to contact the Fund directly in relation to their case.