Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 4 Apr 2000

Vol. 517 No. 3

Written Answers. - Hospital Indemnity Scheme.

Bernard Allen

Question:

186 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health and Children the proposals, if any, he has to introduce a new hospital indemnity scheme for non-consultant hospital doctors; and if it will involve a no-fault compensation. [9551/00]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

The Government has given approval in principle to a new scheme for the provision of indemnity cover for hospital doctors. The Government has also asked that the costs and benefits of a no fault scheme to compensate infants injured at birth be examined.