Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I agree entirely in regard to the unacceptability of that practice. It is not necessary. We have the expertise here, in both the public and private sector, and the question is how quickly we can access it. The strategy should entail regulations as to how and how quickly patients can access the treatment in such cases and there should be no question marks about the payment. How often does Vision Ireland engage with the HSE on this issue, or does it engage? Does the HSE invite it to engage or vice versa?