Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Small Island Farmers Health Contributions.Wednesday, 20 November 1985 |
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Mr. D. Gallagher:
asked the Minister for Health if he will exempt small farmers living on islands who are not medical cardholders from liability towards the payment of health contributions.
Mr. B. Desmond:
I would not consider it equitable to exempt small farmers living on islands simply because of their occupation and residency while still requiring persons in similar or indeed poorer financial circumstances to pay health contributions.
Dr. O'Hanlon:
Would the Minister arrange to have the names of small farmers, not alone those living on islands, who are not eligible for health contributions because they hold general medical service cards, sent to the Revenue Commissioners so that those people will not be getting demand notices? It is a serious problem for many farmers who are not eligible for health contributions.
Mr. B. Desmond:
I will supply the information to the Revenue Commissioners.
Mr. J. Leonard:
I have a question on the Order Paper for a long time and I have not been able to get a reply. I should like to raise it on the Adjournment.
An Ceann Comhairle:
I will get in touch with the Deputy.
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