A parliamentary spending watchdog has revealed that three Dublin hospitals are collectively owed over €12 million by private health insurance companies. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) expressed concern over what it described as a “nonchalant attitude” towards recovering these funds. The outstanding debts relate to claims submitted by the hospitals for services provided to insured patients. PAC members questioned why more assertive action wasn’t being taken to secure payment from the insurers. The committee highlighted a potential systemic issue in the reimbursement process between hospitals and private health insurers. Officials are expected to address the PAC’s concerns and outline plans for improved debt recovery procedures. The delays in payment impact hospital resources and potentially affect the delivery of public healthcare services.