David Cullinane
Question:1082. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of reducing prescription charges by €1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21345/20]
View answerTuesday, 8 September 2020
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The total cost of reducing prescription charges by €1 is €48m; €25.7m for the Under 70s and €22.6m for the Over 70s.
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.