Emer Higgins (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

My question also concerns the Health (General Practitioner Service and Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2020. This is really important legislation which would increase the income threshold for those over 70 years to become eligible to receive a medical card. I too have received many queries on this matter from people in Lucan, Rathcoole, Palmerstown, Newcastle, Saggart, Brittas and Clondalkin. I would appreciate if the Taoiseach could outline when the Bill will be scheduled for First Stage and Second Stage and whether it is expected to pass all Stages in Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann this year.

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