Medical Card Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2013

Tuesday, 5 November 2013

Questions (1233)

Billy Kelleher

Question:

1233. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if there will be any changes to the qualifying criteria for medical cards for the under-70s in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46888/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Alex White)

With the exception of the measures announced in Budget 2014, there are no proposals at present to change the qualifying criteria for medical cards for persons aged under 70 in 2014.

Question No. 1234 answered with Question No. 1008.