Recurring political failures in the medical card system being addressed by Minister Varadkar Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell has said that the enhancements announced to the medical card scheme will make the system fairer and more humane. “The reforms which will be made to the medical card scheme will ensure that a fairer system is…
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell has welcomed the HSE’s appointment of the expert panel to examine how medical conditions should be taken into account in relation to medical card eligibility. “The appointment of the expert panel is a positive step of the utmost importance. It will allow us to address the system’s failings and the mistakes…
Free GP care for five and under in 2014. Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has today (Tuesday 15th October) welcomed the news that the Department of Health has secured funding in the 2014 Budget for the introduction of free GP care for children aged five years and under from next year. “This is a significant step towards…
