Written answers

Tuesday, 23 July 2024

Department of Health

Cross-Border Co-operation

Photo of Gino KennyGino Kenny (Dublin Mid West, People Before Profit Alliance)
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1976.To ask the Minister for Health the details of how patients from Ireland availed of cataract removal surgery under the Northern Ireland planned healthcare scheme. [30947/24]

Photo of Carol NolanCarol Nolan (Laois-Offaly, Independent)
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1977.To ask the Minister for Health the reason persons travelling to the north of Ireland will no longer receive €1,928 reimbursement for their cataract surgery, as the HSE has decided to cut this by more than half to €863; if he will consider reversing this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30960/24]

Photo of Stephen DonnellyStephen 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.

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