John Cregan (Limerick West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 104: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding entitlements for people aged over 70 years on medical cards; if the card holder is entitled to a free service for form-filling for a driver's licence is it in order to charge the medical card holder €40 for that service; if a person should get a medical check for that €40; if the process can be simplified for people aged over 70 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9054/05]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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Medical card holders are eligible for a range of treatments and services without charge under the GMS scheme. However, the issue of certificates to any medical card holder, regardless of age, for medical examinations required for a driving licence, may incur charges.

It is a matter for the general practitioner to assess each case individually and decide what is the best course of action for the individual patient.