Manor boss hits out at VHI over hospital

THE VHI has been accused of threatening a new 100-bed private hospital planned for the grounds of Adare Manor hotel.

Health Minister Mary Harney was warned yesterday the future development of a bigger private hospital sector in this country is in danger due to VHI policy.

Adare Manor owner Tom Kane, who is finalising plans for a new private hospital in the grounds of the manor, said VHI still refuse to indicate if they will cover its patients.