asked the Minister for Health the amount of money which is owed by farmers to each of the eight health boards in health contributions; and the number of farmers in each health board area who owe money.
Written Answers. - Health Contributions Arrears.
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Health boards are responsible for collection of arrears of health contributions from full time farmers in respect of the contribution years 1971-72 to 1983-84. On the basis of a current inquiry the information requested by the Deputy in respect of these arrears is given in the table below.
|
Health Board |
Amount owned by farmers to health boards in health contribution arrears at 31-12-87 |
Estimated No. of farmers owning arrears |
|
Eastern Health Board |
£443,589.64 |
5,500 |
|
Midland Health Board |
£658,963.12 |
6,300 |
|
Mid-Western Health Board |
£644,554.25 |
3,000 |
|
North-Eastern Health Board |
£1,256,000.00 |
8,000 |
|
North-Western Health Board |
£134,127.00 |
3,000 |
|
South-Eastern Health Board |
£732,000.00 |
12,000 |
|
Southern Health Board |
£950,255.88 |
8,800 |
|
Western Health Board |
£890,598.25 |
8,000 |
|
Total |
£5,710,088.14 |
54,600 |