Written answers
Wednesday, 19 January 2022
Department of Health
Hospital Charges
Colm Burke (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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1568. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to reduce hospital car parking charges particularly for those with sick children; the timeline for this reduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63626/21]
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.
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