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Patient Transfers

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 March 2022

Tuesday, 22 March 2022

Ceisteanna (842)

Louise O'Reilly

Ceist:

842. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that patients recently admitted to the Mater Misercordiae University Hospital were transferred to the Mater Private Hospital without being informed that they would be charged for care in the private hospital; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that these patients were led to believe that transfer between the public and private hospital was a routine part of their public care in order to circumvent overcrowding in the Mater public hospital; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that these patients have been issued with bills for that care and are being threatened with legal action if they do not pay; the steps that his Department will take to address the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14057/22]

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I understand that following contact from officials in my Department that the Deputy's office has confirmed that the matter raised concerns a specific individual. Accordingly I have asked the HSE to investigate the matter and reply to the Deputy directly.

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