Organisation: Universal Health Insurance

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

opinion

Captaining the Titanic a more appealing option than Health

Those bubbles might once have been sound bites, now they are the foam formed by a minister gulping for air, writes Gerard Howlin

news

We’re keeping our word on coalition

Prescription for health service is for Leo Varadkar to stay in his post

news

€700k of taxpayers money spent on shelved Universal Health Insurance reports

news

Universal Health Insurance: Government 'remains committed' to a 'form' of UHI

news

Universal Health Insurance: James Reilly refused to take his medicine

Your Tuesday evening catch-up

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Tue, 17 Nov, 2015

FG should be shown the door for abysmal failure to reform health

On the basis of the abysmal failure to radically reform our health service, as so faithfully promised in 2011, Fine Gael deserve not to be re-elected to Government, says Alison O’Connor.

Fri, 02 Oct, 2015

Leo: Universal Health Insurance something I'll have to consider

The new Minister for Health has cast doubt over plans for Universal Health Insurance, saying he still needs to get to grips with his portfolio.

Wed, 23 Jul, 2014

Dutch MEP claims UHI creates inequality in access to health care

An Independent Dutch MEP is in Dublin this morning to warn Ireland of the consequences associated with Universal Health Insurance.

Tue, 06 May, 2014

The Briefing - Your Thursday morning news catch up

Welcome to your Thursday morning briefing. Let us ensure you're up to speed on what's happening and are prepared for the day ahead.

Thu, 10 Apr, 2014

Prescription for failure

There is no coherent strategy for universal health insurance, there is no Government consensus, and, in light of swingeing health cuts, any commitment seems disingenuous, says Ray Kinsella.

Fri, 04 Apr, 2014

Coalition row brews over universal health insurance

A fresh coalition row is emerging over Health Minister Dr James Reilly’s universal health insurance plan, after a Labour minister said the policy is “not very detailed” and may need to be re-examined.

Thu, 20 Feb, 2014

Coalition tensions on health costs

The Taoiseach said a “cost containment measure” will be included in legislation setting up Universal Health Insurance, after claims that the policy could result in a cost per family of up to €4,000 a year.

Mon, 17 Feb, 2014

Union raises concerns about Universal Health Insurance

The IMPACT trade union is criticising the Government's plans for Universal Health Insurance.

Thu, 08 Nov, 2012

Govt approves drafting of new legislation to govern HSE

The Government has approved the drafting of new laws replacing the HSE with a new seven-part system.

Tue, 20 Dec, 2011

He’s flying high in health, but Reilly could still crash and burn

BENEATH the radar of tumultuous politics, Dr James Reilly ascended the greasy pole. Elected at his initial attempt in Dublin North, his rise through the ranks has been utterly remarkable.

Thu, 05 May, 2011

FG warn of 8,000 job losses in HSE reform

Fine Gael says 8,000 job losses in the Health Service would be needed to reform the system.

Sun, 06 Feb, 2011