It’s emerged that over €254 million in compensation has been paid out by the Saolta University Health Care Group over the past decade.
Figures obtained by Aontú Leader, Peadar Tóibín reveal that a total of €1.6 billion has been forked out by hospitals across the country in damages since 2012.
Last year alone, the Saolta University Health Care Group paid over €25 million in damages.
Deputy Toibin says the €1.6 billion paid out in claims would have gone a long way towards reducing waiting lists and providing critical services.
