Richard Boyd Barrett
Ceist:547. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health the estimated full year cost of abolishing accident and emergency charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37677/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 18 September 2018
Ceisteanna (547)
Freagraí scríofa
In 2017, €17m was raised through the outpatient charge in the Acute Hospitals. This predominantly relates to the Accident and Emergency Charge.
Therefore, it would cost approximately €17m to abolish these charges.