asked the Minister for Health whether consultants who use the diagnostic and treatment facilities of public hospitals for their private patients are in arrears in such payments; if so, the amount of the arrears; and if he has satisfied himself with the charges for private use of public facilities.
Written Answers. - Consultants' Use of Hospitals Facilities.
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The payments referred to are at present negotiated at local level. The question of a standardisation of these local agreements is under consideration.