2108. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if her Department has conducted an impact assessment of the latest increases in private health insurance premiums, particularly in view of the concurrent launch of so-called "cheaper" plans which reportedly restrict access to many public and private hospitals and may offer diminished coverage: if she is satisfied that sufficient regulatory oversight exists to prevent consumers from being misled by plans that appear affordable in premium terms but are materially inferior in protection; and the discussions her Department or the Insurance Authority have held with insurers in relation to pricing transparency, benefit structures and consumer safeguards. [44722/25]

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2108. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if her Department has conducted an impact assessment of the latest increases in private health insurance premiums, particularly in view of the concurrent launch of so-called "cheaper" plans which reportedly restrict access to many public and private hospitals and may offer diminished coverage: if she is satisfied that sufficient regulatory oversight exists to prevent consumers from being misled by plans that appear affordable in premium terms but are materially inferior in protection; and the discussions her Department or the Insurance Authority have held with insurers in relation to pricing transparency, benefit structures and consumer safeguards. [44722/25]

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