Dáil Tuesday 17 June 2014 at 16:50

Restoration of discretionary medical cards

Summary

Deputies seek clarification on whether legislation is needed to restore discretionary medical cards. The Taoiseach maintains that they were removed and will be restored administratively, while the Chair closes further debate.

Seamus Kirk Fianna Fáil

In respect of discretionary medical cards-----

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

We are not going to have a discussion on medical cards.

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Seamus Kirk Fianna Fáil

In respect of a percentage of medical cards will legislation be necessary to restore them?

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Micheál Martin Fianna Fáil

Legislation was promised.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

We have already dealt with that issue.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

I have said they were removed on an administrative basis and will be restored on an administrative basis.

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Micheál Martin Fianna Fáil

Legislation was promised.

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Seamus Kirk Fianna Fáil

Legislation will be needed to restore a percentage of them.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

We are not having a debate. We have already dealt with the issue on Leaders’ Questions.

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