Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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749. To ask the Minister for Health the process of the recently announced review of hospital car park charges; the estimated date of completion and other details that relate to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15380/18]

John Curran (Dublin Mid West, Fianna Fail)
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951. To ask the Minister for Health when the review of hospital car parking charges will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16298/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 749 and 951 together.

Last month, I requested that the HSE carry out a review of hospital car parking charges, with the aim of establishing clear national guidelines in this area.  The review will involve the relevant stakeholders and will take account of the income generated by charges, the impact of any reduction in car parking income on hospital services and the views of patient advocacy groups. The HSE expects that the review will be completed by mid 2018.