Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy Ryan O'Meara - PQ 8846-26
Deputy O'Meara asked about changing the treatment abroad scheme to include assistance towards the cost of checked luggage. Read the HSE response.
From: Communications and public affairs
Published: February 2026
Updated: February 2026
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Question from Deputy Ryan O'Meara - PQ 8846-26
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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 checked luggage, in instances whereby patients must transport medical supplies home following treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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