News & Statements

Statement by the Minister for Health following Bupa Judgement

The Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly T.D., today, (Thursday 7th March) welcomed the decision of the High Court to dismiss entirely the case taken by BUPA against Ireland for a claim of damages, arising from the Supreme Court decision of July 2008 concerning the Risk Equalisation Scheme 2003.

Investment in early years can save millions for future generations

Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children & Youth Affairs, has today said that Government should reassess the overall level of public spending on early intervention programme and seek to increase the proportion of public monies spent on direct service provision for children.