Written answer
Health Services
A parliamentary question on financial assistance for low-income patients’ healthcare travel costs was referred to the Department of Social Protection.
3981. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Health the financial supports currently available to assist low-income households with the costs of travelling to and accessing healthcare services, including travel and accommodation costs where patients are required to attend appointments or treatment outside their local area; and if she will consider increasing these supports, particularly for households in rural and regional areas. [63919/26]