Robert Dowds (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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572. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider putting a person's photograph on medical cards, or requiring that photo identification be shown with the medical card in order to avoid abuse of the medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44685/13]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended.

I have asked that they examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.