Healthcare Policy
Dail Éireann — 2026-03-05
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Marie Sherlock (LAB), Dublin Central

My question is regarding the endometriosis surgery abroad interim scheme. We all want women to be treated in Ireland, and I know there is progress being made towards that. However, we can all agree we are some distance away from being able to see that in Ireland, both in terms of diagnosis and care. My question concerns the number of people who have applied under the new scheme and the number who have been treated, which is probably a small number. Since the new scheme was published I have had quite a number of people approach me because they are confused.

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Sitting date: 2026-03-05