Prescriptions Charges

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 May 2020

Wednesday, 13 May 2020

Questions (658)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

Question:

658. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of abolishing prescription charges and rolling out free prescription medicines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4738/20]

Written answers

Minister for Health

The estimated cost of abolishing prescription charges for all medical card holders is €82m.

It is not possible to cost the roll out of free prescription medicines as the State does not collate this data.