Dr Brian Turner

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Dr Brian Turner

Department of Economics

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Dr Brian Turner is a lecturer and health economist at the Department of Economics, Cork University Business School, UCC

4 questions to check the pulse of Election 2020 health policies

All questions around health should be to do with the funding and implementation of the Sláintecare plan

Election 2020 • 03 Feb 20

How can Ireland address its 'compo culture'?

There's a perception that insurers can afford to pay, but it's ordinary businesses who end up paying through higher premiums - something has to give.

Brainstorm • 05 Dec 19

Lessons must be learned from National Children's Hospital costs

Whatever the causes of the over-run, the knock-on effects will have an impact on not just the health sector but other sectors as well

National Children's Hospital • 13 Feb 19

How high numbers on hospital waiting lists affect health spending

The long-term solution to thousands of people waiting for hospital treatment is an increase in capacity

Health • 13 Aug 18

Ireland's health spending needs to be put into perspective

Opinion: throwing money at the Irish health system will not solve its problems but the significant structural reforms required will not succeed without investment

Health Spending • 29 Nov 17

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