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SCALES OF JUSTICE: How are the finances of vulnerable people being managed by the Courts Service?
Ireland
When a person is deemed incapable of making decisions for themselves, they can be made a ‘ward of court’.
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POSTCODE LOTTERY: Does where you live in Ireland determine what kind of healthcare you receive?
Ireland
Access to healthcare in Ireland can vary depending on where in the country you live. Local HSE and hospital budgets often determine whether people have access to medical treatment, equipment and other specialist services.
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FUNDING FERTILITY: Why are people still paying for fertility treatment despite the promise of state support?
Ireland
Around one in four couples in Ireland experience difficulty when trying to have children and will face thousands of euro in costs if they seek fertility treatment.
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A BITTER PILL: Why are medicines so expensive in Ireland and how much are we paying for them compared to our EU neighbours?
Ireland
The Government spends almost €3 billion on medicines every year which makes up 13% of the entire health budget.
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