asked the Minister for Health the number of medical cards issued by Dublin Health Authority in each of the past three years.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Issue of Medical Cards.
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I presume that the question relates to the number of general medical services cards current in each of the past three years.
As the reply to the question 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:
Year |
Number of Medical Cards Current on 30th September |
Number of Persons covered by these cards, that is, holders and dependants |
1966 |
44,190 |
121,829 |
1967 |
49,750 |
134,028 |
1968 |
54,297 |
139,889 |