She's applied for an EU cross border initiative, after waiting so long from treatment in Ireland.
A Laois woman, who's been on a waiting list for a hip replacement for three years, is flying to Spain to have the procedure this weekend.
Tess Farrell says she's been in progressively worse pain and on several medications during that time, while seeking an appointment with a surgeon in Tullamore Regional Hospital.
Two weeks ago, she applied for the EU Cross Border Healthcare Directive and will have the operation next week.
The HSE will cover the €10,500 cost for the procedure, hotel and half of the flight.
Tess says she isn't nervous about having to fly in the current climate:
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