Mairéad Farrell (Galway West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I met a mother of three young children who has recently gone back to work two days a week. She was contacted and advised her medical card will be removed. Her going back to work for two days a week is good for her family, her mental health and the local economy, to which she is contributing. I know financial thresholds in respect of the medical card have not changed in the past ten years. She is facing a cliff edge when she tries to transition back into the workplace, something which should be seen as very positive. Can the Minister outline his plan to help those who are trying to transition back into the workplace and are facing that cliff edge?

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