Doubling of operating losses at private Aut Even hospital blamed on cost rise

THE Aut Even private hospital in Kilkenny saw its operating losses double last year.

Newly-filed accounts for the facility, which is now owned by the Harlequin Healthcare Group, reveal operating losses of more than €1.56 million compared to a loss of €738,734 in 2005. At pre-tax level, losses were €2m against €1.16m in 2005.

The company said the loss reflected higher operating costs and a greater interest burden.