Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 117: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the proposed charges for medical card holders will become effective; if she has had cause to reconsider any elements of these charges; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25930/10]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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I take it that the Deputy is referring to the announcement in Budget 2010 that, in order to address rising costs in the General Medical Scheme (GMS) scheme, and to influence to some degree demand and prescribing patterns, a 50 cent charge per prescription item would be introduced, subject to a monthly ceiling of €10 per family.

The full details of the prescription charges will be set out in legislation which is expected to be circulated shortly.