asked the Minister for Health the number of people covered by medical cards in 1969, 1973 and 1976 or the latest figures available; and the percentage of the population covered by medical cards for the same years.
Written Answers. - Medical Cards.
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The information requested is as follows:
Position at 31st December |
Number of persons covered by medical cards |
Percentage of population covered by medical cards |
1969 |
888,418 |
30.4 |
1973 |
1,010,090 |
33.92 |
1976 |
1,193,909 |
37.75 |