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Lack of healthcare spending 'an ongoing pattern' in Ireland

Healthcare spending of €22.5bn announced in Budget 2024 was announced yesterday, and it was roundly criticised as insufficient to meet rising demand in the sector.  The budget has been the focus of contention with the HSE, already estimating a shortfall of up to €1.1bn in this year’s spending.  Kieran was joined by Matthew Sadlier, who is chair of the IMO’s Consultants Committee and Brian Turner, Health Economist, Cork University Business School at UCC...

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17.30 11 Oct 2023


Lack of healthcare spending 'an ongoing pattern' in Ireland


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Healthcare spending of €22.5bn announced in Budget 2024 was announced yesterday, and it was roundly criticised as insufficient to meet rising demand in the sector. 

The budget has been the focus of contention with the HSE, already estimating a shortfall of up to €1.1bn in this year’s spending. 

Kieran was joined by Matthew Sadlier, who is chair of the IMO’s Consultants Committee and Brian Turner, Health Economist, Cork University Business School at UCC...


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