1387. Deputy Ann Phelan asked the Minister for Health if he will clarify the position in relation to medical card holders and ambulance service to clinics, as patients have been told that as and from 1 August 2013 this service is only available in emergencies and not to clinics, the impact on medical card holders is yet another financial burden; if he will confirm whether this will apply to wheelchair accessible ambulances; if the people in the system will be protected; and if this applies to new patients. [37661/13]

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1387. Deputy Ann Phelan asked the Minister for Health if he will clarify the position in relation to medical card holders and ambulance service to clinics, as patients have been told that as and from 1 August 2013 this service is only available in emergencies and not to clinics, the impact on medical card holders is yet another financial burden; if he will confirm whether this will apply to wheelchair accessible ambulances; if the people in the system will be protected; and if this applies to new patients. [37661/13]

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