Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 6 Oct 1998

Vol. 494 No. 4

Written Answers. - Health Insurance.

Liz McManus

Question:

285 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Health and Children his response to the request by the Psychological Society of Ireland to have psychological conditions included in private health insurance schemes in view of the research outlined in its submission on a White Paper on Private Health Insurance. [18288/98]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Cowen)

Representatives of the Psychological Society of Ireland have met with officials of my Department to discuss its submission on the White Paper on Private Health Insurance. The matters raised in the society's submission will be fully considered in the context of the preparation of the White Paper.