Simon Harris signs laws reducing prescription charges for medical card holders

The Health Minister has signed laws reducing prescription charges for those with medical cards.

Simon Harris signs laws reducing prescription charges for medical card holders
Tue, 05 Dec, 2017 - 16:33

The Health Minister, Simon Harris has signed laws reducing prescription charges for those with medical cards.

The measures were announced in the budget.

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