asked the Minister for Health the number of persons registered as the holders of general medical service cards on 31st March, 1967 or the latest available date in each health authority area; and the number of persons entitled to free services as a result of the issue of such cards in each area.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Holders of Medical Cards.
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As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, a Cheann Comhairle, with your permission, to circulate it with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
|
Health Authority (County Council, unless otherwise specified) |
Number of Medical Cards current on 31st March, 1967 |
Number of persons covered by these cards, that is, holders and dependants |
|
Carlow |
4,578 |
15,427 |
|
Cavan |
8,126 |
17,197 |
|
Clare |
7,988 |
24,944 |
|
Cork Health Authority |
38,554 |
91,408 |
|
Donegal |
13,123 |
35,811 |
|
Dublin Health Authority |
46,649 |
127,665 |
|
Galway |
23,439 |
63,940 |
|
Kerry |
17,116 |
46,213 |
|
Kildare |
8,153 |
26,296 |
|
Kilkenny |
8,862 |
27,201 |
|
Laois |
6,372 |
16,032 |
|
Leitrim |
3,243 |
9,194 |
|
Limerick Health Authority |
20,758 |
48,449 |
|
Longford |
4,035 |
13,075 |
|
Louth |
8,830 |
19,670 |
|
Mayo |
*16,238 |
*56,980 |
|
Meath |
7,513 |
22,256 |
|
Monaghan |
9,112 |
20,640 |
|
Offaly |
6,485 |
17,025 |
|
Roscommon |
9,343 |
27,328 |
|
Sligo |
5,644 |
16,192 |
|
Tipperary (NR) |
6,702 |
17,387 |
|
Tipperary (SR) |
8,557 |
23,103 |
|
Waterford Health Authority |
9,188 |
26,192 |
|
Westmeath |
5,256 |
17,132 |
|
Wexford |
10,132 |
32,753 |
|
Wicklow |
6,005 |
20,435 |
*Estimated figures: review of general medical services register in progress.