asked the Minister for Health the number of medical service cards current during each of the past five years.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Medical Service Cards.
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As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, a Cheann Comhairle, with your permission, to circulate it with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
|
Year |
Number of medical cards current on 31st March |
Number of persons covered by these cards, that is, holders and dependants |
|
1963 |
272,283 |
783,275 |
|
1964 |
289,484 |
824,363 |
|
1965 |
295,875 |
839,299 |
|
1966 |
301,973 |
842,319 |
|
1967 |
320,001 |
879,945 |