James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Question 377: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress made on the programme for Government commitment to index the income thresholds for medical cards to increases in the average industrial wage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30014/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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My Department is currently reviewing all legislation relating to eligibility for health and personal social services with a view to making the system as fair and transparent as possible. As part of this exercise, a review of the eligibility criteria for medical cards in the context of financial, medical and social need is being undertaken and is expected to be completed in the coming months.

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Question 378: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress made on the programme for Government commitment to double the income limit eligibility of parents of children under six years of age and treble them for parents of children with an intellectual disability under 18 years of age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30015/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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My Department is currently reviewing all legislation relating to eligibility for health and personal social services with a view to making the system as fair and transparent as possible. As part of this exercise, a review of the eligibility criteria for medical cards in the context of financial, medical and social need is being undertaken and is expected to be completed in the coming months.