FG backbenchers 'humble' Reilly over medical cards

The Health Minister James Reilly came under fire from a number of backbenchers at the Fine Gael parliamentary party meeting last night.

It comes as efforts get underway to restore medical cards to some people who had lost them as part of a controversial review process that has now been stopped.

There are also reports today that the Department of Health has been told to come up with plans to ensure everyone with serious illnesses gets a medical card.

Group Political Editor with the Irish Independent Fionnan Sheahan says Minister Reilly has been described as being 'humble' at the meeting.