31st August 2022
Children in Hospital Ireland and the Irish Cancer Society are calling on government to address the hidden cost of hidden car parking for families.
Taking care of a sick child is all-consuming, especially if they require frequent or long stays in hospital for treatment. Families are faced with a mounting financial burden, while also often experiencing a reduction in their income. One of the most unjustifiable expenses is the charges families pay for car parking. This quickly takes a toll on families who are already struggling to make ends meet.
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The Hidden Cost of Hospital Car Parking for Families – August 2022 Report
Check out the media coverage of the report
Childrens’ hospital parking charges – Today with Claire Byrne
Families of children going through long-term medical treatment call for an end to hospital parking charges – Virgin Media News
Families of children in hospital call for end to car parking charges – The Irish Independent
Families of seriously ill children paying €35 a day for hospital parking – The Irish Examiner
The Hidden Cost of Hospital Car Parking for Families – August 2022 Press Release