Martin Browne
Question:208. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to reduce the prescription charge as announced in 2019. [34236/20]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 November 2020
208. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Health his plans to reduce the prescription charge as announced in 2019. [34236/20]
View answerBudget 2020 provided for a €0.50c reduction in prescription charges for all medical card holders. The charge will be reduced by €0.50c to €1 per item for the over 70s and by €0.50c to €1.50 for persons under 70. The maximum monthly charge would also be reduced to €10 and €15 respectively.
I am pleased to inform the Deputy that these reductions took effect from 1 November 2020.