asked the Minister for Health the percentage of population covered by medical cards in each health board area.
Written Answers. - Medical Card Holders.
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The percentage of the population covered by medical cards in each health board on 30 September 1979, the latest date for which figures are available, is as follows:—
Eastern Health Board |
23.14 |
Midland |
45.82 |
Mid Western |
38.86 |
North Eastern |
41.75 |
North Western |
57.31 |
South Eastern |
43.31 |
Southern |
32.95 |
Western |
56.11 |
National Average |
36.49 |