asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in Cork city and county who have been removed from the general medical services scheme as a result of his recent decision.
396.
Written Answers. - General Medical Services.
395.
asked the Minister for Health the number of students in Cork city and county who have been removed from the general medical services register since 1 January 1984.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 395 and 396 together.
I presume the recent decision to which the Deputy refers is the decision to withdraw general medical services from some persons between the ages of 16 and 25 as provided for in the Health Services (No. 3) Regulations, 1983.
The information which the Deputy is seeking will tend to vary from day to day as health boards proceed with the task of implementing the regulations. The total number of students removed from the general medical services register in any area at any point in time is not routinely available in my Department. I suggest, therefore, that the Deputy might get in touch with the Southern Health Board in order to get the most up-to-date statistical information available on this matter.
397.
asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in the north Lee administrative area of Cork who have been removed from the general medical services register since 1 January 1983.
The information which the Deputy is seeking will tend to vary from day to day as the health board remove some persons from the general medical services register and add on others. The total number of persons removed from the general medical services register in any area at any point in time is not routinely available in my Department. I suggest, therefore, that the Deputy might get in touch with the Southern Health Board in order to get the most up-to-date statistical information available on this matter.