Medical card crisis ‘back to the start’

A patient group representing children with life-limiting conditions has warned that Ireland is "back to where we were at the very start" of the medical card crisis due to the Government’s expert panel findings.

Jack and Jill Foundation chief executive Jonathan Irwin made the claim after a leaked version of the report said personal finances will continue to be the way medical card eligibility is decided.

The document was given to the Department of Health by the HSE on Tuesday but is not due to be published until after the October 10 by-elections and October 14 budget.