Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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692. To ask the Minister for Health the number of young persons aged 0-24 years of age who have travelled outside of the Republic of Ireland for specialised cancer treatment not available in Ireland in 2022 via the HSE treatment abroad scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8809/23]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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693. To ask the Minister for Health the number of medical card applications under MC1(b) for any child under 18 years with a diagnosis of cancer within the past five years from 2019 to date; when the terms of this medical card lapse: the supports that are in place to cover the costs of medical treatment for adult survivors of childhood cancer, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8810/23]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.