Call for clarity on health reform plans

THE Government’s plans for health service reforms and universal health insurance need far greater cost analysis and much clearer detail, the head of the largest doctor’s union said.

Irish Medical Organisation president Dr Ronan Boland said public expectations are being created about radical reform which has been inadequately thought through and which has not been costed to any meaningful extent.

“The concept of universal health insurance is a highly commendable one but its achievement will require a clear roadmap which has been altogether lacking to date. Only with more clarity can the general public truly make an informed decision on whether this reform is both achievable and affordable,” he said.