asked the Minister for Health if he has yet decided what form his promised relief for ratepayers, to protect them against the huge increase in health demands, will take.
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I do not accept the Deputy's implication of a huge increase in demands.
Relief for ratepayers in respect of expenditure on health services has been provided since 1966-67 by the way of supplementary grant, above the statutory amount payable. This form of relief will also be available in 1968-69.