Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy Ken O'Flynn - PQ 28120-26
Deputy O'Flynn asked about the approval hierarchy in place for treatment abroad scheme funding decisions. Read the HSE response.
From: Communications and public affairs
Published: April 2026
Updated: June 2026
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Question from Deputy Ken O'Flynn - PQ 28120-26
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Health the approval hierarchy in place for treatment abroad scheme funding decisions, including the grade or role of officials authorised to approve standard applications and high-cost or complex cases; and whether Ministerial or Departmental sanction is required above specified thresholds.
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