PQ 796
796. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the reason reimbursement applications under the HSE Cross Border Directive dating back to November 2025 remain outstanding (details supplied); the number of applicants waiting six months or longer for reimbursement; whether sufficient funding has been allocated to clear the current backlog; the reason applicants are receiving conflicting information regarding the status of their claims; the urgent measures being implemented to support patients experiencing financial hardship as a result of prolonged delays; and if sufficient funding has been secured for future reimbursement demand. [72826/26]
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15 October 2026
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15 October 2026 · Health Services
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Duncan Smith
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796. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the reason reimbursement applications under the HSE Cross Border Directive dating back to November 2025 remain outstanding (details supplied); the number of applicants waiting six months or longer for reimbursement; whether sufficient funding has been allocated to clear the current backlog; the reason applicants are receiving conflicting information regarding the status of their claims; the urgent measures being implemented to support patients experiencing financial hardship as a result of prolonged delays; and if sufficient funding has been secured for future reimbursement demand. [72826/26]
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15 October 2026
Health Services
796. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the reason reimbursement applications under the HSE Cross Border Directive dating back to November 2025 remain outstanding (details supplied); the number of applicants waiting six months or longer for reimbursement; whether sufficient funding has been allocated to clear the current backlog; the reason applicants are receiving conflicting information regarding the status of their claims; the urgent measures being implemented to support patients experiencing financial hardship as a result of prolonged delays; and if sufficient funding has been secured for future reimbursement demand. [72826/26]
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- Official source: https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2026-10-15/796/
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