asked the Minister for Health if every person over the age of 16 years, students and others, will be assessed on the basis of their parents' income if they are not employed themselves.
Written Answers. - Income Assessment.
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Persons between the ages of 16 years and 25 years who are dependants will have their family circumstances taken into account in determining their eligibility for medical cards. Other persons over 16 years will be assessed on the basis of their own means and the means of their spouse if any.