Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The Minister has stated that following positive engagement with the private health insurers he proposes holding the position until 1 January 2014. The Minister may correct me if I am wrong but as I understand it, section 13 applies specifically to those who hold private health insurance. Subsection (2) of the amendment proposes that the sections shall come into operation on 1 September 2013. There is nothing about it that suggests a delay of four months. Perhaps the Minister will clarify the matter. If I am getting the wrong end of the stick, I am willing to acknowledge it. The amendment specifically provides that the charges shall come into operation on 1 September 2013, yet the Minister in his reply stated that he has the wherewithal to hold off until 1 January 2014 following further consideration. I would like if the Minister could clarify the matter.

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