Niamh Smyth
Ceist:1180. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a company (details supplied) is owned by the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27199/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 20 June 2017
Ceisteanna (1180)
Freagraí scríofa
The Voluntary Health Insurance Board is the only commercial State Body under the aegis of my Department, operating as a commercial entity in a competitive private health insurance market. As Minister, I do not have a role in the day-to-day operations of the company. I do, however, retain responsibility under the Voluntary Health Insurance Acts 1957-2008 to appoint, re-appoint and remove members of the Voluntary Health Insurance Board.