Taoiseach: Increase in threshold for medical cards for over 70s to proceed

Speaking at a private meeting of his own parliamentary party, Mr Martin said the commitment to deliver on the increase will be acted upon.

Fianna Fáil leader and Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the increase in the threshold for medical cards for over 70s will proceed. 

He said they are “not contingent on savings” found in the Department of Health budget.