asked the Minister for Health if he will state further to his reply to a parliamentary question of 26th October, 1972, in respect of each health board area the total number of persons covered by medical cards at the latest available date; and how these figures compare with those for the same period last year.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Medical Card Holders.
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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:
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Number of Persons Covered by Medical Cards |
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|
30th June, 1971 |
30th June, 1972 |
|
|
Eastern Health Board |
134,414 |
137,739 |
|
Midland Health Board |
62,320 |
62,954 |
|
Mid-Western Health Board |
75,845 |
72,373 |
|
North-Eastern Health Board |
79,155 |
73,364 |
|
North-Western Health Board |
79,440 |
61,489 |
|
South-Eastern Health Board |
129,689 |
129,982 |
|
Southern Health Board |
140,692 |
139,528 |
|
Western Health Board |
159,207 |
146,493 |
|
860,762 |
823,922 |