Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy Ken O'Flynn - PQ 69346-25
Deputy O'Flynn asked about the eligibility criteria applied when assessing discretionary medical card applications. Read the HSE response.
From: Communications and public affairs
Published: December 2025
Updated: January 2026
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Question from Deputy Ken O'Flynn - PQ 69346-25
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Health if changes have been made since 2020 to the eligibility criteria or decision-making principles applied by the HSE when assessing discretionary medical card applications for people aged over 70 who exceed the income threshold but face high medical or living costs; and to publish any such changes.
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