Hospital Charges

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2015

Tuesday, 22 September 2015

Questions (900)

Ruth Coppinger

Question:

900. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health the mechanisms in place to prevent double charging of patients in public hospitals who become an inpatient through accident and emergency departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31031/15]

Written answers

Minister for Health

In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.

Question No. 901 answered with Question No. 751.