Olwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 43: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the implementation of the Government's commitment to allow people with disabilities to work without losing their medical card after three years as outlined in the Programme for Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32285/07]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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At present, people with disabilities may retain their medical card for three years on taking up employment. My Department is at present considering the most appropriate approach to the implementation of the commitment to extend this retention period.