Áine Collins (Cork North West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the witnesses and thank them for giving their time to discuss the issue of medical cards and the wider areas of health. To be clear on the issue of discretionary cards, significant media attention has focused on this area and serious concerns have been expressed in our constituency offices. Many people fear losing these cards. What has changed to cause this reaction? I think I know the answer, but I want the HSE to clarify this.