Hoctor admits concerns about medical-card scheme

The Minister of State for Older People has admitted that there are still a number of issues to be ironed out in relation to the over-70s medical-card scheme.

Hoctor admits concerns about medical-card scheme
Tue, 28 Oct, 2008 - 12:48

The Minister of State for Older People has admitted that there are still a number of issues to be ironed out in relation to the over-70s medical-card scheme.

Maire Hoctor was speaking at a meeting in Dublin today arranged by Active Retirement Ireland.

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