Dáil Éireann - Volume 236 - 29 October, 1968

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Dublin Dispensary Doctors.

54. Dr. O'Connell asked the Minister for Health the number of dispensary doctors at present employed in Dublin city.

Mr. S. Flanagan: The number is 62.

Dr. O'Connell: Would the Minister think that number of dispensary doctors adequate to cater for 116,000 recipients of medical cards, considering the service is operated on a part-time basis?

Mr. S. Flanagan: That is not a question I can——

Dr. O'Connell: The Minister knows quite well there is not a sufficient number of dispensary doctors.