Prescriptions Charges

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2016

Tuesday, 27 September 2016

Ceisteanna (762)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Ceist:

762. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health the cost of abolishing drug prescription charges. [27484/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

The estimated cost of abolishing drug prescription charges for medical card holders is approximately €120 million per year.