Universal health insurance bill ‘an impossible burden’

Universal health insurance could cost €3,600 a year for an average family, opponents have warned.

The trade union’s Louise O’Donnell told the McGill summer school that the estimation was based on figures announced by former health minister James Reilly, that the basic Universal Health Insurance package would be €900 per person.

Ms O’Donnell warned the heaviest financial burden would fall on families currently without health insurance or a medical card.