Violet-Anne Wynne (Clare, Sinn Fein)
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439. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider removing carpark charges for cancer parents as per the pre-Budgetary 2022 by an organisation (details supplied) request in view of the fact that cancer patients face additional financial pressures and invariably have to spend long periods of time in the hospital receiving treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49029/21]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The Programme for Government makes 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. I am very aware of the financial burden this issue can cause some patients and families. Accordingly, my Department and the HSE are currently examining the issue.