asked the Minister for Health if the system for estimating and paying the deficits of voluntary hospitals participating in the distribution of moneys from the Hospitals' Trust fund contained in the circular dated 23rd June, 1950, from the Hospitals' Commission has ceased; and, if so, if he will state the new system operating at the present time.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Voluntary Hospitals' Deficits.
The arrangements in regard to payment of deficits of voluntary hospitals notified in the circular dated 23rd June, 1950, from the Hospitals' Commission ceased on 31st December last. The arrangements to apply after that date are still in course of discussion with the Hospitals' Commission.