asked the Minister for Health the number of visits per year allowed to medical cardholders under the free travel scheme for parents with children in long-stay institutions; the number of people who have availed of this scheme; the amount spent on this scheme in the last year; and if his Department have any plans for the expansion of the scheme.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Hospital Free Travel Scheme.
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Under the scheme referred to a medical cardholder or another member of the family can make 12 visits per year; information is not available in my Department as to the number of people who have availed of this scheme and the amount spent on it in the last year, but I am having it collected from the health boards and will forward it to the Deputy. There are no proposals to expand the scheme.