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New legislation will ensure that about 9,000 children receive medical cards




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New measures put in place by the Government will mean that about 9,000 children will receive medical cards in the near future.

Any children who are receiving domiciliary care allowance (DCA) will now automatically qualify for a medical card.

The DCA is a weekly payment for children with profound disabilities and require ongoing care.

According to the Minister for Health Simon Harris, the new legislation will be in place early in 2017.

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