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Is health insurance unaffordable for families? - Henry McKean Asks

The Health Insurance Authority is increasing the stamp duty levy on private health insurance poli...

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16.48 19 Nov 2025


Is health insurance unaffordable for families? - Henry McKean Asks


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16.48 19 Nov 2025


The Health Insurance Authority is increasing the stamp duty levy on private health insurance policies by 10% from April 2026, to fund a subsidy scheme for older and higher risk people with health insurance.

Is this putting too much pressure on families?

Henry McKean has been out asking the public, and joins Ciara Doherty to discuss.


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