Colm Burke (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is a general question. What is the percentage cost difference between the two sectors for private patients in public hospitals? The second issue is the number of bed days. What is the average length of stay in a private hospital compared to a private bed in a public hospital? What is the cost difference? I have consistently raised the issue of whether there is sufficient competition in the provision of health care to members of the public.