Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 October 2016
478. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details on the number of medical cards issued to date (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31984/16]
View answerThis information requested by the Deputy is provided in the following tables.
As at 1 October 2016
|
Card Type |
Total Cards (Nationally) |
Total Cards (Kerry) |
|
Medical cards |
1,705,791 |
57,926 |
|
of which granted involving discretion |
111,904 |
4,321 |
As at 1 October 2015
|
Card Type |
Total Cards (Nationally) |
Total Cards (Kerry) |
|
Medical cards |
1,729,559 |
58,119 |
|
of which granted involving discretion |
94,614 |
3,740 |
