Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy Ryan O'Meara - PQ 8845-26
Deputy O'Meara asked about the treatment abroad scheme being changed to include assistance towards the cost of business-class seating. Read the HSE response.
From: Communications and public affairs
Published: February 2026
Updated: February 2026
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Health if her Department has given consideration to making changes to the treatment abroad scheme to include assistance towards the cost of business-class seating, in instances whereby patients are medically deemed unable to remain upright for the duration of a flight; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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