Minister: Govt will have to listen to public on medical cards issue

The Drugs Minister says the Government will have to listen to the public's concerns over the new medical card scheme.

Sat, 18 Oct, 2008 - 13:14

The Drugs Minister says the Government will have to listen to the public's concerns over the new medical card scheme.

Last night the Taoiseach Brian Cowen indicated he would contact the Irish Medical Organisation in the coming weeks to see if some agreement can be reached.

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