Skylinehead wrote: » 2 million people have medical cards. Is there anybody not eligible for the things?
wolfpawnat wrote: » The medical cards thing is a disgrace. Most older people have health issues, could they afford health care without it?
copeyhagen wrote: » doubt it, my gf is 8 months pregnant, was at dr for regular maternity check, which is free, and asked him to take a look at something that wasnt maternity related... he told her he would have to charge the 50e to look at it! i suppose it depends on the doctor.
TheDoc wrote: » Until a cross departmental database and process is brought into place, you can literally forget about any of that talk abuot certain level of thresholds not getting childrens allowance etc. It's kept standardised because its simpler and cheaper.
Brutal Deluxe wrote: » http://www.rte.ie/news/2013/1015/480529-budget-live-two/ Works for me, few people linked it for me in here.
naughtb4 wrote: » ......whos taxes are paying for the free care. Schemes like this should be available for all, we need to give incentives for people to earn more, not look to take things away
Sierra Oscar wrote: » Nearly 50% of all children under five have medical cards as it is. Thankfully the most needy children already have a medical card, however unfortunately the government will take the cards from the elderly that are in need. To be expected from FG, but shame on Labour.
Nemeses wrote: » On topic : where's the nearest news feed to this so I can read this whilst working like a boss
Brutal Deluxe wrote: » So if I'm on 25 and getting the 188 now but won't be 26 till next year, what'll happen?
Sierra Oscar wrote: » As I said, the devil is in the details.
Banjo String wrote: » As a parent of two under 5 year olds, I'm just curious about this free gp care. Surely this could be open to abuse? Book Tommy an app with the Dr, get doctor to give me 'a bit of advice' on something that's been niggling me for a bit while I'm in there. All free under Tommys check up.
Xenji wrote: » No you will stay on €100 till your 23, then you will be on 144 till you are 26, with any hope you will be off it by then.
vitani wrote: » It had been based on previous income up until now. Some people only got €217 while some got up to €262. So the lowest earners will actually be better off.
TheDoc wrote: » Also means testing, its such a stupid buzz word when people speak of taxation and benefits. Means testing is a massive expense and uptaking by the department of social welfare. There is no inter-departmental communications or databases, something being lobbied for a long time. With an inter-departmental database, the department of social welfare can access your PRSI and P(x) certificates from Revenue to identify your income and then simply identify who would be eligible for this benefit and that. Until a cross departmental database and process is brought into place, you can literally forget about any of that talk abuot certain level of thresholds not getting childrens allowance etc. It's kept standardised because its simpler and cheaper.
NiallSparky wrote: » Makes no difference anyway given the whip system.
dr.bollocko wrote: » Is that per year?
A Brad Maddox Guy wrote: » I'm 21, turn 22 next month. I'm already on Jobseekers. So will mine go up to 144 as previously scheduled when I'm 22 or do I stay on 100 until I'm 24? I've not heard anything clear on this.
ferike1 wrote: » Free education in Ireland....yeah right 'The student contribution charge for third-level institutions will increase by €250 to €2,750. Education Minister Ruairi Quinn announced the charge would increase by €250 until it reached €3,000 in 2015.' €3,000 =/= Free
SeaFields wrote: » He shouldnt need to. They are adults...apparently.
TheDoc wrote: » In fairness, if they attended the Dail for every sitting, they would have no time for anything else. Some people are under the impression when TD's arn't in the Dail, they are off having a spot of golf. When a TD is not in Dail, they are in their constituents office, dealing with the residents of the area, all day, every day. Also on top of attending and overseeing local debates and information evenings. TD's attend major bill's and motions, and then attend those that their constituents pretty much indicate a care in. For example someone like Stephen Donnelly will attend and also provide input into the likes of mortgage arrears because its one of the main things his votes come to speak to him about, where as he would more then likely not attend something like a "legalise weed" discussion.
