Hospital Charges.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 December 2009

Thursday, 3 December 2009

Ceisteanna (136)

Richard Bruton

Ceist:

136 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Health and Children the changes made on drug refund and on casualty attendance on a bed night in a public, private or semi private ward; and the provisions she has made for changes to these charges in the pre-budget estimates. [45153/09]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health and Children (Deputy Mary Harney)

Decisions in relation to the matters referred to by the Deputy are a matter for Government to be considered as part of the Estimates and budgetary process. I am not in a position to comment on such matters at this stage.