Michael D. Higgins
Question:123 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Health the percentage of GNP expended on health services in 1991; and the comparative figures for each of the previous five years.
Written Answers. - Health Services Funding.
Net total public expenditure on health services, expressed as a percentage of GNP for the years 1986-1991 is as set out in a tabular statement which will be circulated with the Official Report. The figures quoted are based on the health expenditure outturn for each of the years in question and the latest available estimate of GNP.
|
Year |
Net Total Public Expenditure on Health Services as a percentage of GNP |
|
1986 |
7.6% |
|
1987 |
7.1% |
|
1988 |
6.7% |
|
1989 |
6.5% |
|
1990 |
6.7% |
|
1991 |
7.1% |