Dinny McGinley
Question:205 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will have considerations made into extending medical card cover to all third level students. [21522/00]
Vol. 523 No. 5
205 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will have considerations made into extending medical card cover to all third level students. [21522/00]
Entitlement to health services in Ireland is primarily based on means. Under the Health Act, 1970, determination of eligibility for medical cards is the responsibility of the chief executive officer of the appropriate health board. Medical cards are issued to persons who, in the opinion of the chief executive officer, are unable to provide general practitioner, medical and surgical services for themselves and their dependants without undue hardship.