asked the Minister for Health (i) the number of dispensaries in Dublin city, (ii) the number of doctors employed in these dispensaries, (iii) the number of pharmacists employed at these dispensaries, (iv) the hours of attendance by doctors and pharmacists, and (v) the number of patients who qualify for medical attendance at these dispensaries.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Dublin Dispensaries.
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Mr. O'Malley
The information requested is as follows:
(i) 32. (ii) 52. (iii) 28. (iv) In general, dispensary sessions are held each weekday—the official hours usually being 9.30 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. However, the district medical officers and the pharmacists continue on duty at the dispensaries until all the eligible persons in attendance have been dealt with. (v) At the 30th September, 1965, which is the latest date for which the information is available, 88,494 persons covered by medical cards were entitled to attend these dispensaries.