Charges set to increase for private patients in public hospitals

The Government is to introduce new legislation next year to allow public hospitals to raise charges for private patients in public hospitals, it was announced today.

Charges set to increase for private patients in public hospitals

The Government is to introduce new legislation next year to allow public hospitals to raise charges for private patients in public hospitals, it was announced today.

“Under existing legislation, public hospitals can not charge private patients who occupy public beds, said a statement from the office of Minister for Health Dr James Reilly.

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