Automatic GP cards for over-70s
Deputy O’Dea asks whether over-70s will automatically receive GP visit cards and whether legislation is needed; the Taoiseach confirms the policy decision but says legislation is not believed necessary.
I seek clarification. In reply to Deputy Martin, did the Taoiseach say people over the age of 70 are now to get GP visit cards automatically? Is that correct? That is clearly what I heard.
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I seek clarification on an answer given on the Order of Business. Is my understanding correct? Did the Taoiseach tell Deputy Martin that people over the age of 70 will automatically get a GP visit card?
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Under what legislation? Will new legislation be needed? When will we see that?
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Obviously, we are considering a number of policy options regarding how these will be rolled out as we move towards universal health insurance.
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Has the Taoiseach the legislation to do that?
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The Taoiseach does not believe we need it.