Gino Kenny (Dublin Mid West, People Before Profit Alliance) | Oireachtas source

I thank everyone for their opening statements. I refer to medical cards for life-limiting conditions. It is very welcome that the clinical advisory group recommended that those with 24 months or less would have access to medical cards. I also commend John Wall who has campaigned on this tirelessly for years. He has done amazing work for those who find themselves in this situation. I spoke to John yesterday about any questions I should ask today. He said that when anyone gets a prognosis, it is very traumatic. He said the process is very good to get access to the card. He said it usually takes less than 36 hours, so that is good. The last two programmes for Government stipulated that those who have a terminal illness should have access to a medical card, without a time limit on their prognosis, without a means test as it is a very arduous process. Is there any scope to expand it without a time limit in future?