Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Obviously, but under the treatment abroad scheme, for example, it might be possible to identify centres of excellence around Europe where we could say, "Yes, you can go for this particular thing because the treatment abroad scheme works on the basis that it is something we provide here under the public system and you cannot get it, so you can get it abroad." I have a lot of sympathy with the points being raised. I have to stick with the patient safety advice coming back. It is very strong. On reflection, I do understand that the AHRRA will not have the skill set to make the kinds of determinations we discussed.

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