Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

The principle is the same as for the first two amendments. It is a maximum period that is set out in the legislation. It is reasonable to allow that period for complex cases but we would expect it to be required in the minority of cases. The turnaround can be a lot quicker than that, providing all the information is available to the IMB. Some of the cases are complex and need careful consideration and access to the full information involved to satisfy the IMB that they are suitable for reimbursement. The intention is that it would happen a lot sooner than 180 days.