Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 February 2015
27. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in the Voluntary Health Insurance being authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8032/15]
View answerVHI submitted its application to the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) on 16 May 2014. Consideration of the VHI's application for authorisation is a matter for the CBI in its role as independent financial regulator and I cannot anticipate how long that process will take, or its outcome. However, I expect that VHI will be authorised at the earliest opportunity, if approved by the Central Bank.
