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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 20 Mar 2001

Vol. 532 No. 4

Written Answers. - Medical Cards.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

319 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children when medical cards will be issued to persons over the age of 80; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7485/01]

In the Budget 2001 package, this Government announced its intention to extend the eligibility for a medical card to all persons aged 70 and over to come into effect on 1 July 2001.

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