Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Medical Cards. Dublin medical card coverage
Summary
The Minister attributed Dublin’s lower medical card coverage to generally higher incomes and said he saw no need for action.
asked the Minister for Health the reason for the very low percentage of the population in Dublin city and county holding general medical service cards as compared with every other county in the State; and if he proposes to take any action to rectify this imbalance.
Comment on this
The percentage of the population of Dublin city and county covered by medical cards has for many years been lower than elsewhere. It would seem that the main reason is that incomes in the area are generally higher than in the remainder of the country. In the circumstances I do not think any action by me is called for.