Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 June 2015
474. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health in relation to the cross-border directive in respect of orthodontic health care, the section in the budget out of which these funds are coming; if it will result in longer waiting lists for persons who are not in a position to avail of the cross-border directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26325/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Health Service Executive operates the EU Directive on Patients’ Rights in Cross Border Healthcare in Ireland. The HSE has provided a sum of €1 million in this year's National Service Plan to address costs specific to the EU Directive and will keep this under review. This scheme is still in its infancy so it is not really possible to predict the level of take up, however its operation will not result in longer waiting lists.
