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Public patients waiting 20 times as long for brain scans than private patients

“The grim reality of our healthcare system is that the difference between life and death can come down to your ability to pay for healthcare.”

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Apr 26th 2016, 9:59 AM

These charts show why Ireland's wealth divide has widened so much

Inequality is the topic of David McWilliams’ new documentary, which airs tonight on RTÉ One.

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Sep 21st 2015, 6:00 AM