Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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187. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated full year cost of his request to the HSE to review and extend the arrangement for giving medical cards to persons with a terminal illness under budget 2020. [44034/19]

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. My Department is in discussion with the HSE about the approach to be taken.