John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Let us move to the report on medical card eligibility. The findings and recommendations are listed from one to ten on page 15. The first recommendation deals with a comprehensive risk profiling system which should be developed at the PRCS as a matter of top priority. It refers to the information held by the Department of Social Protection that should be of help in building the profile. Second, medical card holders with a high risk profile should be a priority for review. Third, the HSE should examine ways of extending medical cards automatically. Fourth, there are the control procedures. The recommendations are clear. If there are other matters members want to have reflected in the report, they should contact the clerk. The findings are outlined in chapter 5 on page 15.