Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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465. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated cost in a full year if the prescription charges were abolished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28584/16]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The estimated cost of abolishing drug prescription charges for medical card holders is approximately €120 million per year.