Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Consultants usually only write letters to point out a deterioration in the circumstances of patients or when there is a requirement for a card to be issued. They are called discretionary medical cards because discretion can be applied, even if only for a short time. I do not know the individual or official who made the decision to which the Deputy referred, but it seems to be extraordinary for a senior citizen of such venerable years. It is not good enough. I ask him to bring it to the attention of the Minister for Health. It is not acceptable.

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