asked the Minister for Health if he will state the estimated cost per annum of abolishing the health service contribution payable by members of the middle income group under section 15 of the Health Act, 1953.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Middle Income Group: Health Service Contribution.
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The contributions receivable by health authorities under Section 15 of the Health Act, 1953, are estimated at £320,000 annually. This amount represents approximately the loss of income which would result if the contribution liability were abolished, subject to some saving on account of the present cost of collection of the contributions. This cost could not be computed accurately without extensive enquiries but is believed to be relatively small.