Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 September 2016
1470. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of medical cards as of 1 September 2016 or the latest date available; the number of general practitioner cards on the same date; and the number for each type of card issued on a discretionary basis on that date. [26309/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe following are Medical Card and General Practitioner Visit Card figures as of 1 September 2016, as requested by the Deputy:
|
Card Type |
Total Cards |
|
Medical cards |
1,709,957 |
|
of which granted involving discretion |
110,453 |
|
GP Visit cards |
460,427 |
|
of which granted involving discretion |
44,034 |
