Hospital Charges

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 June 2016

Thursday, 23 June 2016

Questions (257)

Mattie McGrath

Question:

257. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the amount of money that is being received by the health service from the €100 charge for accident and emergency care in hospitals; the percentage of those liable for the charge who fail to pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17869/16]

Written answers

Minister for Health

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive 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.