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Government to sign off on abolishing hospital charges by April

Government to sign off on abolishing hospital charges by April — Health Minister Stephen Donnelly wants to abolish hospital fees (PA)

Tue, 24 Jan, 2023 - 10:33

Gráinne Ní Aodha, PA

Hospital charges are to be abolished by April under a proposal being brought before ministers on Tuesday.

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly is seeking approval from Cabinet for draft legislation that would scrap the fees.

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