Written Answers - Medical Cards Tuesday, 15 November 2011

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  609.  Deputy John Lyons      asked the Minister for Health      the circumstances under which someone may be awarded a medical card due to exceptional and regular medical treatment or visits to the doctor even if they are above the income guidelines; if this is based on genuine medical need or the financial hardship their treatment causes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34534/11]

[776]Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Róisín Shortall):    I have asked the Health Service Executive for a report on the issue raised by the Deputy. I will revert to the Deputy on the matter as soon as possible.

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