Hospital Charges

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 June 2015

Tuesday, 16 June 2015

Questions (626)

Billy Kelleher

Question:

626. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of bed nights in a public hospital that privately insured patients used in 2015 to date; the amount of extra income that these charges will bring into the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23714/15]

Written answers

Minister for Health

The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office who will follow up the matter with them.