Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 233: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if assistance will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20210/09]

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.