HEALTHCARE IN IRELAND
GENERAL
Ireland's healthcare system is modern and efficient. The public health system is means-tested, with some services provided free to anyone who is ordinarily resident in Ireland, i.e. currently living in Ireland and intending to stay for at least a year, regardless of nationality. People on low incomes qualify for a Medical Card, entitling them to all medical, dental and optical services free of charge, including prescription medicines. EU nationals who are posted by their employer to work in Ireland on a temporary basis are eligible for Medical Card services.
Non-Medical Card holders who are ordinarily resident in Ireland are entitled to free in-patient hospital services, subject to a daily accommodation charge of €45, out-patient hospital services, emergency treatment and maternity and infant care services. They are charged for GP services, but may be eligible for subsidized prescription medicines and maternity care.
If you are a non-EU/EEA national, to qualify for free public health services you will have to apply to your local Health Service Executive office. The HSE is likely to require proof of your address in Ireland, bank account details, and your residence permit or visa.
There are also many private health clinics in Ireland and many people choose to take out private health insurance, largely as a result of the long waiting lists for treatment in public hospitals.
Typical fees for medical care are in the range of €20-35 for a GP consultation, €40-50 for specialist treatment from a specialist, and €100-130 per day’s stay in a private clinic. There are various private health insurance schemes including BUPA and the Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme.
If you are a taxpayer in Ireland you can claim tax relief on any medical expenses that are not covered by the public health care system or by private insurance. You can also claim tax relief on health insurance premiums.
DIRECTORY OF HOSPITALS & CLINICS
Beaumont Hospital
P.O. Box 1297
Beaumont Road
Dublin
9
Ireland
Tel: + 353 1 809 3000
Fax: + 353 1 837 6982
Blackrock Clinic
Rock Road
Blackrock
Co. Dublin
Ireland
Tel: + 353 1 283 2222
Fax: + 353 1 283 2608
Cappagh Orthopaedic Hospital
Cappagh
Finglas
Dublin
11
Ireland
Tel: + 353 1 814 0400
Fax: + 353 1 814 0339
Coombe Women's Hospital
Dolphins Barn
Dublin
8
Ireland
Tel: + 353 1 408 5200
Fax: + 353 1 453 6033
Galvia Private Hospital
Renmore
Galway
Co. Galway
Ireland
Tel: + 353 91 757711
Fax: + 353 91 757435
Mater Misericordiae Hospital
Eccles Street
Dublin
7
Ireland
Tel: + 353 1 803 2000
Mater Private Hospital
Eccles Street
Dublin
7
Ireland
Tel: + 353 1 838 4444
Fax: + 353 1 838 1378
Mount Carmel Hospital
Braemor Park
Churchtown
Dublin
14
Ireland
Tel: + 353 1 492 2211
Fax: + 353 1 406 3468
Rotunda Hospital
Parnell Street
Dublin
1
Ireland
Tel: + 353 1 873 0700
Fax: + 353 1 872 6523
St. James' Hospital
P.O. Box 580
James' Street
Dublin
8
Ireland
Tel: + 353 1 410 3000
St. Michael's Private Hospital
Crofton Road
Dun Laoghaire
Co. Dublin
Ireland
Tel: + 353 1 280 8411
Fax: + 353 1 284 1306
St.Vincent's Private Hospital
Herbert Avenue
Merrion
Dublin
4
Ireland
Tel: + 353 1 269 5622
Fax: + 353 1 283 9411
Vhi SwiftCare Clinic - Balally
Rockfield Medical Campus
Balally
Dundrum
Dublin
D14
Ireland
Tel: + 353 1 799 4188
Fax: + 353 1 799 4190









