Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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188. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated cost of removing hospital car parking charges; the status of the HSE review requested in March 2018 on this matter with a view to establishing clear national guidelines; the status of the draft implementation plan resulting from this review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45334/21]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The Programme for Governmentmakes a commitment to introduce a cap on the maximum daily charge for patients and visitors at all public hospitals, where possible and to introduce flexible passes in all public hospitals for patients and their families. My Department and the HSE are currently examining the issue.

In relation to the specific service matter raised, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.