Róisín Shortall
Question:193 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Health and Children if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in some instances persons are being refused medical cards on review when there has been no other change of circumstances other than an increase in old age pension entitlement; if he will ensure that medical card guidelines increase at least in line with social welfare rates so that this anomaly can be avoided; if he has satisfied himself with the level of co-operation between his Department and the Department of Social, Community and Family Affairs in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26010/00]