Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy Martin for his question. It is reasonable to accept that people want a system of medical cards that is sensitive to families' needs and can operate on a case-by-case basis. The Government will certainly examine this. Taking medical cards from very sick children is not acceptable. This cannot be changed overnight, but the Minister, Deputy Reilly, and Minister of State, Deputy White, will look at some of the issues that have arisen.

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