Eoghan Murphy (Dublin South East, Fine Gael)
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Question 613: To ask the Minister for Health if those in receipt of a State and work pension are entitled to a medical card once they reach 70 years, as in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 14. [22124/11]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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1Under the Health Act 2008, a simplified system of assessment for eligibility was introduced in respect of persons aged 70 or over, based on significantly higher gross income thresholds rather than the standard net income limits. The gross income thresholds are €700 per week for a single person and €1,400 for a couple, as against net income limits of €210.50 for a single person and €298 for a couple.