Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour)
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413. To ask the Minister for Health when free-of-charge medical cards will be made available to all terminally ill patients following budget 2020. [41996/19]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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In accordance with the provisions of the Health Act 1970 (as amended), eligibility for a medical card is determined by the HSE.

As part of Budget 2020, I announced that the HSE would undertake a review and extend arrangements regarding the provision of emergency medical cards in cases of terminal illness. It is expected that the review process will be carried out and completed as a matter of priority.