Written answers

Tuesday, 22 November 2011

Department of Health

Prescription Charges

8:00 pm

Photo of Ciara ConwayCiara Conway (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 614: To ask the Minister for Health if there are plans to abolish the 50 cent prescription charge for medical card holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35742/11]

Photo of Catherine ByrneCatherine Byrne (Dublin South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 644: To ask the Minister for Health when the 50 cent prescription charge will cease to be charged by pharmacists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36148/11]

Photo of James ReillyJames Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 614 and 644 together.

Prescription charges are provided for under Section 59 of the Health Act 1970 as amended by the Health (Amendment ) (No 2) Act 2010. Revoking these provisions requires primary legislation. It is my intention, subject to Government approval, to introduce legislation to abolish prescription charges for medical card holders.

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