Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 25 Jun 1998

Vol. 493 No. 2

Written Answers. - Health Contributions.

Joe Higgins

Question:

136 Mr. Higgins (Dublin West) asked the Minister for Finance the estimated yield to the Exchequer in 1998 as a result of the fact that the rate of the health levy is 1.25 per cent instead of the 1 per cent as in 1986-87. [15547/98]

Minister for Finance (Mr. McCreevy)

The yield to the Exchequer, estimated by reference to the budget forecast for 1998, of levying health contributions at the rate of 1.25 per cent instead of 1 per cent is estimated at £48 million.