John Curran (Dublin Mid West, Fianna Fail)
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369. To ask the Minister for Health if the review of hospital car parking charges has been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31782/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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In March, 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. 

Following this, the HSE established a review group which first met in April 2018. The group is currently compiling information in relation to current charging arrangements countrywide. On 27 June 2018, the HSE held a public consultation forum with key stakeholders invited, including patient advocacy groups.  The HSE has advised that it expects that a report will be finalised, including conclusions and recommendations, in August 2018.