Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 219: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding setting new income thresholds in respect of medical card eligibility for 2010. [8870/10]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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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 and medical need is being undertaken. Upon completion of this review, I will consider if changes are required to the medical card / GP visit card income thresholds.