Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 887: To ask the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the prescription charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23097/11]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Prescription charges are provided for under Section 59 of the Health Act 1970 as amended by the Health (Amendment ) (No 2) Act 2010. Revoking these provisions requires primary legislation.

It is the intention of my colleague, the Minister for Health, subject to Government approval, to introduce legislation to abolish prescription charges for medical card holders.