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# hospital parking

This year
2023
Government commitment to reduce hospital parking charges ‘not prioritised’
Despite repeated promises, little progress has been made to prevent the cost of hospital parking falling on the most vulnerable.
A HSE implementation plan to reduce parking charges was written in 2019 but 'has been superseded by the passage of time'
It would cost at least €4.75 million to cap daily charges at €10
Advocate: 'It would be an easy win for the government'
26
17.7k
Jan 2nd 2023, 12:00 PM
Last year
2022
Families hit out at 'added stress' of hospital parking while children undergo cancer treatment
One parent told the report: ‘I feel guilty worrying about money because I’m so happy my children are well.’
16
20.3k
Aug 31st 2022, 4:06 PM
Govt won't oppose hospital parking bill, but department 'working on plans' to cap daily charge
The private members’ bill is being brought forward by the Aontú party.
8
17.0k
Feb 16th 2022, 6:30 AM
All time
Parents of children in hospital losing over €600 income per week
Families can spend over €100 per day on costs associated with having a child in hospital, according to a survey released today.
37
21.1k
Jan 27th 2020, 8:00 PM