Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 July 2021
1809. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost to reduce prescription charges by 50 cent and to abolish prescription charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35550/21]
View answerThe full year cost of reducing prescription charges by €0.50c for those over 70 is estimated at €12.5m.
The full year cost of reducing prescription charges by €0.50c for those under 70 is estimated at €12.1m.
Therefore the total full year cost of reducing prescription charges for both cohorts is estimated at €24.6m.
The cost to the State of abolishing prescription charges is estimated at €61.2m.
