Medical cards might kill off Labour

The moment of truth has arrived for this Government, particularly for Labour.

During the Celtic Tiger, medical cards were flung around, many! to persons and families who exceeded the eligibility criteria. These cards should be reviewed and withdrawn. However, there is a political problem. Some medical-card holders have grown older, and frailer.

For others, their relatives become dependent on the card for alleviation of pain, discomfort and disability.