Thomas Pringle (Donegal South West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I too could give many examples of patients recovering from cancer whose discretionary medical cards have been withdrawn. Previously they had the comfort of being able to visit their doctor without incurring cost while trying to recover from a life threatening illness. Discretionary medical cards are being targeted and withdrawn. It is an appalling situation which this Government should not stand over. It should instead ensure that people who have discretionary medical cards retain them.

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