Hospitals

Irish hospitals comprise three types, voluntary, public and private. Almost 40 infirmaries were  established under legislation of the Irish Parliament in the 18th century. Many public hospitals were originally workhouses or workhouse infirmaries.  Over time they were transformed into basic institutions for sick, infirm people or older people without accommodation. . The County Hospitals developed […]

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Hospital Services

Hospital services. There are two broad categories of hospitals in Ireland in terms of ownership and control. There is minimal difference between the first two categories in modern times. HSE hospitals are owned and fully funded by the Health Service Executive.Voluntary hospitals are funded by the HSE and state, but are for historical reasons owned […]

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Hospitals 1970-2010

The Health Act 1970 modernised the eligibility criteria. The dispensary system was replaced by the General Medical Services system. It provided for a choice of doctor system for those eligible for free GP services. GPs are self-employed and provide services to patients either on a paid basis or under the General Medical Services medical card […]

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