asked the Minister for Health if he will state in respect of a recent period the health service contribution collected by each health authority from persons in the middle income group under section 15 of the Health Act, 1953, and the total amount collected.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Health Services Contributions by Middle Income Group.
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As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to circulate it with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
INCOME of each health authority for the year ended 31st March, 1959, in respect of charges to persons who received services under Section 15 of the Health Act, 1953, as amended.
|
Health Authority |
Amount |
|
£ |
|
|
Carlow County Council |
2,500 |
|
Cavan,,,, |
6,500 |
|
Clare,,,, |
2,300 |
|
Cork ,,,, |
18,700 |
|
Donegal,,,, |
8,900 |
|
Dublin,,,, |
14,100 |
|
Galway,,,, |
17,000 |
|
Kerry,,,, |
3,400 |
|
Kildare,,,, |
1,900 |
|
Kilkenny,,,, |
3,600 |
|
Laoighis,,,, |
1,500 |
|
Leitrim,,,, |
2,200 |
|
Limerick ,,,, |
15,100 |
|
Longford ,,,, |
1,900 |
|
Louth,,,, |
6,000 |
|
Mayo,,,, |
5,100 |
|
Meath,,,, |
5,100 |
|
Monaghan,,,, |
5,400 |
|
Offaly,,,, |
5,600 |
|
Roscommon,,,, |
11,100 |
|
Sligo,,,, |
3,400 |
|
Tipperary (N. R.) County Council |
4,700 |
|
Tipperary (S. R.) County Council |
11,100 |
|
Westmeath County Council |
4,700 |
|
Wexford,,,, |
8,500 |
|
Wicklow,,,, |
3,200 |
|
Cork Corporation |
4,000 |
|
Dublin,, |
54,500 |
|
Limerick,, |
1,600 |
|
Balrothery Board of Assistance |
200 |
|
Dublin,,,,,, |
28,200 |
|
Rathdown,,,,,, |
3,900 |
|
South Cork,,,,,, |
13,400 |
|
Waterford,,,,,, |
1,900 |
NOTE.—As final accounts for the year 1958-59 are not yet available, the figures shown above are based on actual income for the first six months and estimated income for the second six months of the year.