Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 February 2014
693. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if he will reiterate his previous commitment that no plans will be put in place to charge for emergency services in James Connolly Memorial Hospital in view of recent funding cuts announced in the acute services divisional plans, or through any reorganisation of services in the new Dublin North East Hospital Group area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7597/14]
View answerI assume the Deputy is referring to the standard Accident and Emergency charge of €100, which is payable across all hospitals. The Health (Out-Patient Charges) Regulations 2013 provides for a €100 charge for out-patient services provided at an emergency department, an accident and emergency department, a casualty department, a minor injury unit, an urgent care centre, a local injury unit or any other facility providing similar services, subject to the exemptions under Article 3.
There are currently no plans to amend or revoke this regulation.
