The Minister for Children has rejected claims of a rift between Fine Gael and Labour on the issue of Universal Health Insurance.
Speaking at the Labour conference earlier today, The Public Expenditure Minister claimed the plan could jeopardize the financial viability of the State.
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Brendan Howlin says it may add up to 5 billion euro a year to healthcare costs.
Fine Gael Minister Frances Fitzgerald says the Government is aware of the cost and intends to introduce Universal Health Insurance gradually.
