Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 September 2014
869. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide in tabular form the total amount raised from prescription charges in each year since 2011 to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33311/14]
View answer1046. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Health the amount collected by the Exchequer from prescription charges over the past three years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34085/14]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 869 and 1046 together.
The total amount raised from prescription charges in each year since 2011 to date in 2014 is as follows;
|
Year |
Total € |
|
2011 |
€27.6 Million |
|
2012 |
€29.7 Million |
|
2013 |
€85.6 Million |
|
2014 |
€120 Million (projected) |
