256 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the operations of the over 70 years medical card; if it is being operated as announced after the 2008 debate; if discretion will be used for applicants who are just over the €700 limit with high medical expenses; if current applicants on gross income of between €720 and €730 are being refused as a matter of rule; the normal income guideline figure for persons over 70 years of age; if the higher figure built up in recent years for over 70 years was maintained; the reason it was dropped; and if reasonable medical costs will be allowed for in cases of persons over €700. [36764/09]

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256 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the operations of the over 70 years medical card; if it is being operated as announced after the 2008 debate; if discretion will be used for applicants who are just over the €700 limit with high medical expenses; if current applicants on gross income of between €720 and €730 are being refused as a matter of rule; the normal income guideline figure for persons over 70 years of age; if the higher figure built up in recent years for over 70 years was maintained; the reason it was dropped; and if reasonable medical costs will be allowed for in cases of persons over €700. [36764/09]

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