Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 June 2004
124 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason persons over 70 years receive a free driver’s licence but must pay €30 for the necessary medical examination for same; and the further reason the examination cost is not covered by the medical card. [16991/04]
View answerHolders of medical cards, regardless of age, are entitled to a range of treatments and services free of charge. The items covered under the general medical services scheme are detailed in the contract that each participating general practitioner holds with the relevant health board. The contract reflects the agreed outcome of industrial relations negotiations between my Department and the Irish Medical Organisation. It does not include the medical examination required by motor licensing authorities.
