Fine Gael TDs overwhelmed with medical card queries

Fine Gael backbench TDs admit they are being overwhelmed with queries about medical cards from pensioners, but say Health Minister James Reilly should be given the chance to instigate reforms.

However, some TDs voiced concern and were critical about the minister as well as the budget measures agreed by the Cabinet.

Party TDs say constituents appear with concerns about medical cards being revoked, but in some cases they are twice or three times over the eligibility threshold.