Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There is no change in the policy. Nobody is automatically entitled to medical card. Issues such as income and discretion apply after that. Because of all the cases that were brought to light here I called HSE to the Cabinet sub-committee. It put together a communications system for dealing with sensitive cases. Deputy Ó Fearghaíl may laugh.

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