Robert Troy TD asked the Minister for Health: Health Services

Robert Troy TD of Co Longford raised concerns in the Oireachtas about the processing times for cross‑border healthcare reimbursement applications from Northern Ireland. He asked the Minister for Health whether she would urgently review the current delays, noting that applications are reportedly taking up to six months to be approved. Mr Troy questioned whether it is acceptable for patients to wait half a year for reimbursement, especially when the same patients are often waiting for surgery. The TD highlighted the impact of these delays on patients who have travelled to Northern Ireland for treatment and are now facing prolonged waits for financial support. He urged the Minister to consider the urgency of the matter and to take steps to reduce the waiting period. The question was posed during a session of the Oireachtas, reflecting growing concern among constituents in Co Longford about cross‑border healthcare access. For more details see the Oireachtas record.

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