James O'Connor (Cork East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

My question concerns the eligibility rules for medical cards and GP cards in respect of people with chronic and incurable autoimmune diseases. This is an important issue for those it affects. These are difficult healthcare conditions that come with a lot of ramifications for quality of life and in terms of costs. People need access to community healthcare at a fair and affordable price. Will the Minister look at expanding eligibility, acknowledging that this is a huge issue for those it affects?

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