Pádraig O'Sullivan (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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532. To ask the Minister for Health if he will publish the 2018 HSE review of hospital car parking charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55658/21]

Pádraig O'Sullivan (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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533. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider introducing a car park fee waiver scheme for persons that are required to attend hospitals on a frequent basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55659/21]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 532 and 533 together.

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 is giving consideration to how best to ensure this commitment is progressed, including consideration of the review submitted to the Department in 2018.