Catherine Connolly
Ceist:346. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of abolishing inpatient charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41745/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 16 October 2018
Ceisteanna (346)
Freagraí scríofa
In 2018 the HSE estimates that €23 million will be raised through the statutory in-patient charge, and a further €16m through the out-patient charge in Acute Hospitals.
A further €15m is estimated to be raised in the community sector.
Therefore it would cost approximately €54m to abolish these charges.