Joe Walsh
Question:125 Mr. J. Walsh asked the Minister for Health the arrangements, if any, in place to extend the cover of a medical card for three years to persons who go from long-term unemployment assistance to employment. [12476/96]
Written Answers. - Medical Card Cover.
Limerick East): Discussions are currently in progress with the chief executive officers of the health boards in relation to the detailed arrangements for the implementation of the budget provision which allows persons who have been unemployed for at least one year to retain their medical cards for three years after entering employment.