John Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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Question 269: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, in reference to Parliamentary Question No. 268 on 9 October 2007, the legislation currently being prepared by her Department will define specific eligibility of medical card holders for chiropody services; when that legislation will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23867/07]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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My Department is currently preparing legislation to clarify and update existing legislation on eligibility for health and personal social services. The Bill will define specific health and personal services more clearly; define who should be eligible for what services; set out clear criteria for eligibility; establish when and in what circumstances charges may be made and provide for an appeals framework. My Department is currently examining the range of services that will be defined in legislation. It is expected that the legislation will be published in 2008.