asked the Minister for Health the estimated annual cost of the extension of medical cards to 78,000 additional people without reference to income or means.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Written Answers. - Medical Cards.
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I assume the Deputy is referring to the extension of the general medical services scheme to recipients of social welfare pensions, benefits and allowances aged 66 years or over.
It is estimated that this extension would cost £6.5 million in a full year.