Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 July 2014
683. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who presented at accident and emergency units in each year from 2010 to 2013 who were not in possession of a medical card or a letter of referral from a GP; the amount raised from the charge applied to such persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32442/14]
View answerThe information sought by the Deputy is not readily available. However, I have asked the Health Service Executive to supply this information to me and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.
The Health (Out-Patient Charges) Regulations 2013 provides for a €100 charge for out-patient services provided at an emergency department, an accident and emergency department, a casualty department, a minor injury unit, an urgent care centre, a local injury unit or any other facility providing similar services, subject to the exemptions under Article 3 which include medical card holders and those with a letter of referral from a GP.
