Darragh O'Brien (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

My apologies. He will be well known because the case is public, but I apologise for that. However, my constituent requires life saving medical attention and an operation that is only available in Canada. This has been confirmed by St. Vincent's Hospital. A liver operation is required. The galling matter is that this family has health insurance and the insurance policy document, which I have with me, clearly states "Yes" that the family is covered regarding benefit abroad for surgical procedures that are not available in Ireland. Obviously, the news this family received about this man's liver cancer was devastating. They made contact with Aviva at the time and were told verbally that they were covered and that it would be dealt with, except for flights and accommodation. Then, a couple of weeks ago, Aviva came back to them and told them they were not covered and that they would be paid €22,000. The cost of the operation was €200,000. This man has a young family, who are distraught. I will be writing to Aviva myself. It is absolutely disgraceful.