Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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211. To ask the Minister for Health if there is a reimbursement option open to a person (details supplied) following a procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18552/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The HSE operates two schemes which facilitate patients accessing treatments abroad. The first is the Treatment Abroad Scheme (TAS) which applies where the treatment is not available in the Irish Republic hospital system.

The second is under the Cross Border Directive (CBD) and reimburses patients for treatments received in another EU/EEA Member State where the treatment is one which is provided in Ireland. The HSE provides information for patients on the CBD and TAS on its website which can be accessed at and also by phone at 056 7784551.

The Deputy should advise their constituent to contact this HSE office to discuss the possibility of availing of either of the schemes.