Govt using medical cards as 'political currency' - IMO The Irish Medical Organisation has accused the Government of using medical cards and GP visit cards as "political currency" - and has warned that without additional resources for general practice, Sláintecare cannot be delivered. Ireland • 10 Oct 18
Govt using medical cards as 'political currency' - IMO The Irish Medical Organisation has accused the Government of using medical cards and GP visit cards as "political currency" - and has warned that without additional resources for general practice, Sláintecare cannot be delivered. Ireland • 10 Oct 18
DFI calls on Government to act on medical card pledge The Disability Federation of Ireland is urging the Government to implement a commitment to increase the amount that people with disabilities can earn while still qualifying for a medical card. Ireland • 10 Jan 18
DFI calls on Government to act on medical card pledge The Disability Federation of Ireland is urging the Government to implement a commitment to increase the amount that people with disabilities can earn while still qualifying for a medical card. Ireland • 10 Jan 18
Prescription charge cap for some older people cut Minister for Health Simon Harris has announced a reduction in the maximum prescription charge for those aged over 70 years with medical cards, and their dependents. News • 28 Feb 17
Prescription charge cap for some older people cut Minister for Health Simon Harris has announced a reduction in the maximum prescription charge for those aged over 70 years with medical cards, and their dependents. News • 28 Feb 17
Medical card dental services case dismissed The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by dentists against a High Court decision to uphold changes to the HSE funding of dental treatment for medical card holders. News • 03 Mar 16
Medical card dental services case dismissed The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by dentists against a High Court decision to uphold changes to the HSE funding of dental treatment for medical card holders. News • 03 Mar 16
'New' medical card powers in place for two years RTÉ News has learned that for the past two years, GPs have had the same powers to renew or reinstate medical cards, which were announced in the Government's ten-point plan yesterday. News • 26 Nov 14
'New' medical card powers in place for two years RTÉ News has learned that for the past two years, GPs have had the same powers to renew or reinstate medical cards, which were announced in the Government's ten-point plan yesterday. News • 26 Nov 14
HSE Medical Card Process Review Report HSE Medical Card Process Review Report Special Reports • 25 Nov 14
HSE Medical Card Process Review Report HSE Medical Card Process Review Report Special Reports • 25 Nov 14
Expert Panel Report on Medical Need for Medical Card Eligibility Expert Panel Report on Medical Need for Medical Card Eligibility Special Reports • 25 Nov 14
Expert Panel Report on Medical Need for Medical Card Eligibility Expert Panel Report on Medical Need for Medical Card Eligibility Special Reports • 25 Nov 14
Major changes to medical card scheme The Government has announced plans to introduce a single application process within the Health Service Executive for all medical cards and other medical schemes under reform measures. News • 26 Nov 14
Major changes to medical card scheme The Government has announced plans to introduce a single application process within the Health Service Executive for all medical cards and other medical schemes under reform measures. News • 26 Nov 14
Varadkar proposes new medical card Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has said the Department of Health wants to change the current system of discretionary medical cards, to introduce the concept of medical hardship. News • 26 Oct 14
Varadkar proposes new medical card Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has said the Department of Health wants to change the current system of discretionary medical cards, to introduce the concept of medical hardship. News • 26 Oct 14
Govt to suspend discretionary medical card reviews Minister of State for Primary Care Alex White has told the Dáil that the review of discretionary medical cards is to be suspended. News • 30 May 14
Govt to suspend discretionary medical card reviews Minister of State for Primary Care Alex White has told the Dáil that the review of discretionary medical cards is to be suspended. News • 30 May 14
Rally over discretionary medical cards withdrawal Parents of children with disabilities have held a demonstration in Cork to protest at the withdrawal of discretionary medical cards by the Health Service Executive. News • 09 Nov 13
Rally over discretionary medical cards withdrawal Parents of children with disabilities have held a demonstration in Cork to protest at the withdrawal of discretionary medical cards by the Health Service Executive. News • 09 Nov 13
HSE aims to clarify medical card eligibility The Health Service Executive has said it wants to clear up any doubts the public may have about eligibility for medical cards. News • 30 Oct 13
HSE aims to clarify medical card eligibility The Health Service Executive has said it wants to clear up any doubts the public may have about eligibility for medical cards. News • 30 Oct 13
Doctors warn some GPs may not operate free scheme Doctors have said the free GP care scheme for five-year-olds and under, as proposed by the Government, will not be a "high-end" service because it will not be properly funded. News • 21 Oct 13
Doctors warn some GPs may not operate free scheme Doctors have said the free GP care scheme for five-year-olds and under, as proposed by the Government, will not be a "high-end" service because it will not be properly funded. News • 21 Oct 13
No change to medical cards for cancer patients The Health Service Executive has said that there has been no change to the eligibility criteria for medical cards for people with cancer. News • 12 Jul 13
No change to medical cards for cancer patients The Health Service Executive has said that there has been no change to the eligibility criteria for medical cards for people with cancer. News • 12 Jul 13
GPs to withdraw from primary care teams over cuts The Irish Medical Organisation has said cuts to GP fees marks the abandonment by the Government of any ambition to proceed with free GP care. News • 10 Jul 13
GPs to withdraw from primary care teams over cuts The Irish Medical Organisation has said cuts to GP fees marks the abandonment by the Government of any ambition to proceed with free GP care. News • 10 Jul 13
SVP urges Govt to target wealthy in Budget The St Vincent de Paul has called on the Government to ensure that those who can most afford it must take a greater share of the burden in December's Budget. News • 26 Oct 12
SVP urges Govt to target wealthy in Budget The St Vincent de Paul has called on the Government to ensure that those who can most afford it must take a greater share of the burden in December's Budget. News • 26 Oct 12
Health reforms 'right on track' - Minister Reilly Minister for Health Dr James Reilly has said that health reforms are right on track. News • 16 Apr 12
Health reforms 'right on track' - Minister Reilly Minister for Health Dr James Reilly has said that health reforms are right on track. News • 16 Apr 12
