Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 January 2013
700. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1105 of 16 January 2013, if he will set out if it is intended to withdraw; and if so, when and through what means, medical card eligibility from those over-seventies who currently hold a medical card with a validity period of some years hence but who will exceed the income criteria when new legislation is introduced this year [4240/13]
View answerThe Legislation Programme for the Spring 2013 Parliamentary session includes Bills that are required to underpin decisions made in Budget 2013, including proposed changes to the full eligibility for persons aged 70 years or more. The provisions will be set out in detail when the legislation, which is in preparation, is published.
Notwithstanding this, the Deputy will be aware, that under the existing provisions of the Health Act 1970 (as amended), a person is obliged to advise the HSE if there is a change of circumstance which disentitles him or her to the service currently being provided.
