Olivia Mitchell
Ceist:289 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of medical cards in 2004, 2002 and 1997. [19159/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 June 2004
289 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of medical cards in 2004, 2002 and 1997. [19159/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe details requested by the Deputy are set out in the following tabular statement.
Year |
Number of Cards Issued |
Number of People Eligible |
% of Population Covered by Medical Card Scheme |
% |
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1997 |
736,798 |
1,219,852 |
33.64 |
2002 |
757,601 |
1,168,745 |
29.84 |
2004 (May) |
766,596 |
1,154,861 |
29.48 |