Alan Farrell (Dublin North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for her comments. I will be brief and do not require a further response. The approach being taken to medical cards should, for instance, include continuing medical card cover for those seeking employment. That would give them peace of mind when they re-entered the workforce. These changes are being welcomed by the general public. While it is a separate issue to that of the discretionary medical card, it is worth mentioning.

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