Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2020
440. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he will call for the general practitioner card to be made available to all persons who are deemed eligible for the respite care grant as certified by their respective general practitioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11961/20]
View answerSince 1 September 2018 all those in receipt of either a full or half-rate Carer's Allowance or Carer's Benefit are automatically eligible for a GP visit card. It is noted that many persons in receipt of the Carer's Support Grant will qualify for a GP visit card as the Carer's Support Grant is paid automatically to persons in receipt of Carer's Allowance or Carer's Benefit.
