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Has Sláintecare had unintended consequences?

It's been around 8 years since the launch of Sláintecare, and as reforms have been introduced gr...

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17.03 1 Sep 2025


Has Sláintecare had unintended consequences?


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17.03 1 Sep 2025


It's been around 8 years since the launch of Sláintecare, and as reforms have been introduced gradually to remove private practice from public hospitals - the overall goal of Sláintecare.

The changes, however, may be leading to the ever-increasing cost of health insurance.

Joining Kieran to discuss is Tony O'Brien, former Director General of the HSE and Sunday Independent Columnist.


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