Gino Kenny (Dublin Mid West, People Before Profit Alliance)
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I thank the witnesses for their statements. It sounds positive enough. I will concentrate on the issue of medical cards and eligibility. In 2014, an expert panel reported on the medical need for medical card eligibility. Do the witnesses think there needs to be a review of that report, given eligibility on medical grounds and the assessment of discretionary cards? I understand that about 10% to 12% of all medical cards are issued on discretionary grounds but do the witnesses think there needs to be a review of that report?