Seamus Kirk
Question:1096. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Health the cost of litigation for obstetrics for each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46142/13]
View answerTuesday, 5 November 2013
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Obstetric claims against the State are covered by the Clinical Indemnity Scheme which is managed by the State Claims Agency. The total amount spent in respect of obstetric clinical claims for the last three years is as follows:
|
Transaction Year |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 to date |
|
Total Payments in Obstetrics |
€40.8m |
€36m |
€40.4m |