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That's over 300,000 people.
One in every five medical card patients are on anti-depressant medication.
According to freedom of information figures, almost 317,000 patients got the drugs under the scheme last year.
Eoghan Murphy reports:
According to freedom of information figures, that includes almost 72,000 in Dublin and nearly 36,000 in Cork.
Dublin city GP Austin O'Carroll says there are two main factors for the high rates
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Watch: Violence Erupts In Wicklow, As Gardai Deploy Pepper Spray To Defend Against Attack
Footage emerged on social media showing a blaze outside Trudder House
Garda Commissioner Orders Re-Examination Of Stardust Fire Files
Gardaí are expecting a coroner's report from the inquest in the coming weeks.
Road Collision In Carlow Leaves Motorcyclist Dead: Car Found Abandoned And Burnt Out
The car was found burnt out and the occupants had fled the scene.
Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses Following Serious Assault Of Man In Tallaght
A man in his 40s was assaulted in Kilcarrig Green on Thursday evening February 15th at around twenty to nine.
BREAKING: Jury In The Stardust Inquests Has Found The Victims Of The Fire Were Unlawfully Killed
Families in court today cheered and applauded as the verdict was read out
Gardaí Carry Out 12 Searches As Part Of An International Operation Targeting Online Fraud
Operation Stargrew saw properties in Kildare and other counties raided on Tuesday and Wednesday
Watch: Chaos in Dubai - Baltinglass Teen's Airport Ordeal Reveals Extent Of Flooding After Record Rainfall
Officials say the airport is facing "very challenging conditions" after record levels of rain fell on the city.
Ikea Boosts Delivery Efficiency For Kildare Customers With New Rathcoole Distribution Centre, Creating 120 Jobs
The new facility is two times the size of Croke Park.
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