Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy Ken O'Flynn - PQ 13802-26
Deputy O'Flynn asked about the guidance or directives ensuring consistency in the exercise of discretion under the medical card scheme. Read the HSE response.
From: Communications and public affairs
Published: February 2026
Updated: March 2026
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Question from Deputy Ken O'Flynn - PQ 13802-26
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Health whether national guidance or policy directives are issued by her Department to ensure consistency in the exercise of discretion under the medical card scheme; and if she will outline the governance arrangements in place to monitor consistency and equity of outcomes for older persons.
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