Colm Burke
Ceist:1021. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of removing adult inpatient and outpatient charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14704/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 March 2022
1021. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of removing adult inpatient and outpatient charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14704/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraPatient charges are a key element of the overall funding envelope of the Irish health system and are taken into account when agreeing the Annual Estimates and the subsequent preparation of the HSE’s annual National Service Plan.
The operational detail of this question is a matter for the HSE and I have asked them to respond to you directly in relation to that detail.