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Treatment Abroad Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 July 2017

Wednesday, 26 July 2017

Questions (738)

John Brassil

Question:

738. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if assistance can be provided towards the cost of treatment abroad for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35239/17]

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Written answers

The HSE operates the Treatment Abroad Scheme for persons entitled to treatment in another EU/EEA Member State or Switzerland under EU Regulation (EC) No. 883/2004, as per the procedures set out in EU Regulations (EC) No. 987/2009, and in accordance with Department of Health Guidelines.

The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.

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