David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 218: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of people with acquired brain injury who have been sent to the UK for treatment through the National Treatment Purchase Fund since its establishment; the cost of same; the number who are currently receiving treatment there; the number of people with ABI who are on a waiting list for treatment abroad as a result of services not being available here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44845/08]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The National Treatment Purchase Fund has advised my Department that it has never referred anyone with acquired brain injury abroad for treatment. As the provision of services for persons with acquired brain injury is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for reply.