VHI decision on Mater Cork due

The VHI is expected to decide this week if it will cover Mater Private, Cork for the use of the €90m privately-developed hospital in Mahon for its members.

To date, the VHI has turned down all proposals for the new hospital, but a revised and updated application from Mater Private, Cork to use the facility is to be adjudicated on by the VHI this week.

It is understood the new prospectus envisages savings of up to 10% for the VHI on hospital charges.