The Minister for Children has rejected claims of a rift between Fine Gael and Labour on the issue of Universal Health Insurance.
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Speaking at the Labour conference earlier today, The Public Expenditure Minister claimed the plan could jeopardize the financial viability of the State.
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.
