Health Insurance Companies.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 February 2005

Tuesday, 8 February 2005

Questions (194)

Richard Bruton

Question:

200 Mr. Bruton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the value of premia paid to and expenditure by health insurance companies. [3517/05]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

The most recent figures available, provided by the health insurance authority, are that total premia paid in 2004, including premia paid to restricted membership undertakings, was approximately €1,060 million. Corresponding figures for expenditure are not available.