asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Louth is paying the health levy on the £65 per week which she receives from her husband to maintain her; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that her husband is employed at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, County Louth, and pays the health levy on his gross earnings; the reason a married unemployed housewife may be levied on her housekeeping income; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Health Levy.
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I am having the circumstances of this case investigated and will communicate further with the Deputy as soon as possible.