Pat Carey (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 205: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if provisions in the Health Acts over cover the possibility of a person (details supplied) who has had to receive an emergency medical card in the USA, recovering some of the costs incurred; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4592/06]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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There is no reciprocal health agreement between Ireland and the United States. Persons residing in the US would likewise be required to pay the full economic cost of any treatment received in Ireland. It is normal practice for persons travelling to the US to take out travel insurance to cover themselves in case of emergency. It is unclear from the details provided if this individual had any insurance cover. My Department has drawn the case to the attention of the Health Service Executive.