# Children's Healthcare Divided by Insurance

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Podcast: [Dublin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dublin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7597080)
Published: 2026-06-11T13:45:28+00:00
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## Resource

A leaked report reveals shocking disparities in children’s healthcare in Ireland, where private insurance appears to dictate treatment speed—public patients face waits up to a year longer for critical surgeries, with one child waiting seven years. The government, under pressure to release the full findings, acknowledges the issue while pushing forward with public-only consultant contracts and expanded weekend services to level the playing field—yet critics warn new private facilities in children’s hospitals risk deepening inequality. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5a035147a0b247e4

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