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Local Senator calls for longer-term cross border healthcare scheme after ending of EU Cross Border Directive

Jan 22, 2021 16:30 By News Northern Sound
Local Senator calls for longer-term cross border healthcare scheme after ending of EU Cross Border Directive
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A local Senator has called for a longer-term cross border healthcare scheme, following the ending of the EU Cross Border Healthcare Directive, A temporary

A local Senator has called for a longer-term cross border healthcare scheme, following the ending of the EU Cross Border Healthcare Directive,

A temporary scheme, titled the 'Northern Ireland Planned Healthcare System', has been set up for an initial 12 month period.

This scheme enables residents of the Republic of Ireland to be reimbursed for private healthcare in Northern Ireland by the HSE, provided such healthcare is publicly available within Ireland.

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However, Robbie Gallagher says a more permanent solution is needed:

The Fianna Fáil Seantor told Shannonside Northern Sound that the Cross Border Healthcare Directive has been a huge benefit to people from border counties:

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