Peadar Clohessy
Question:17 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Health the arrangements, if any, that have been made to ensure that social welfare recipients returning to the workforce can hold a medical card for up to two years. [9435/96]
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17 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Health the arrangements, if any, that have been made to ensure that social welfare recipients returning to the workforce can hold a medical card for up to two years. [9435/96]
Limerick East): Under the Health Act, 1970, medical cards are issued to persons who, in the opinion of the chief executive officer of the appropriate health board are unable, without undue hardship, to provide general practitioner services for themselves and their dependants.