asked the Minister for Health the total number of in-patients who were treated in hospital during 1986, or the most recent year for which figures are available, and who were covered by a voluntary health scheme; the total amount paid out by the VHI; if he will give a breakdown between those who were treated in private hospitals and public hospitals and the amount paid out under both headings.
Written Answers. - VHI Statistics.
267.
The following table provides a breakdown of the information required by the Deputy.
1986
|
Public Hospitals |
Private Hospitals |
|
|
Number of VHI Patients |
46,600 |
41,900 |
|
Amount Paid by VHI* |
£21.4m |
£27.7M |
* Refers to maintenance only.