3350. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if she will outline the specific assessment criteria used by the HSE primary care reimbursement service (PCRS) when reviewing discretionary medical card applications for patients with severe, chronic inflammatory skin conditions such as Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS); the steps she is taking to ensure the medical card appeals office fully accounts for medical outgoings that exceed an applicant's net monthly take-home income; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61282/26]

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3350. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if she will outline the specific assessment criteria used by the HSE primary care reimbursement service (PCRS) when reviewing discretionary medical card applications for patients with severe, chronic inflammatory skin conditions such as Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS); the steps she is taking to ensure the medical card appeals office fully accounts for medical outgoings that exceed an applicant's net monthly take-home income; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61282/26]

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1. 7 September 2026

   Medical Cards

   3350. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if she will outline the specific assessment criteria used by the HSE primary care reimbursement service (PCRS) when reviewing discretionary medical card applications for patients with severe, chronic inflammatory skin conditions such as Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS); the steps she is taking to ensure the medical card appeals office fully accounts for medical outgoings that exceed an applicant's net monthly take-home income; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61282/26]

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