Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2010
293 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of medical card holders in each of the regions throughout the country in each of the past five years to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20730/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraI set out a table showing the end of year national figure for medical card holders for each of the past five years. The table also shows the position for the 31st March 2010, which is the most recent figure received by my Department from the Health Service Executive.
|
Year |
Number of Medical Card Holders |
|
31st December 2005 |
1,155,727 |
|
31st December 2006 |
1,221,695 |
|
31st December 2007 |
1,276,178 |
|
31st December 2008 |
1,352,120 |
|
31st December 2009 |
1,478,560 |
|
31st March 2010 |
1,518,973 |
I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the specific information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.
