1135. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health the number of discretionary medical cards awarded in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the number that were refused during the same period; the number of discretionary cards that have been withdrawn during this period; the number that have been withdrawn to date in 2013; the reason for the policy change in respect of discretionary medical cards; the reason discretionary cards are being removed from persons who suffer from cancer, leukaemia, cystic fibrosis and other serious and life-threatening illnesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46336/13]

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1135. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health the number of discretionary medical cards awarded in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the number that were refused during the same period; the number of discretionary cards that have been withdrawn during this period; the number that have been withdrawn to date in 2013; the reason for the policy change in respect of discretionary medical cards; the reason discretionary cards are being removed from persons who suffer from cancer, leukaemia, cystic fibrosis and other serious and life-threatening illnesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46336/13]

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