Treatment Abroad Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 February 2018

Tuesday, 27 February 2018

Ceisteanna (474)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

474. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the amount spent by the HSE through the cross-border directive in 2017 for persons receiving cataract operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9863/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

As the HSE has responsibility for the administration of the Cross Border Directive, I have asked the HSE to examine the issue raised and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.