James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)

With regard to the means tested card, what level of means test will apply? At present, there is no means testing for those aged over 70 as they are all entitled to it as a matter of right. I know those aged under 70 married to someone aged over 70 are means tested. Will the Minister clarify what will be the income limit for a medical card before expenses are taken into account in the existing means test as opposed to the new gross test?

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