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It was described as a "white card replacing the red ticket", the latter being a proof of pauperism required under the Irish poor laws for access to the public dispensary. The medical card scheme was administered by county councils until the newly created Health Boards took over in 1970; these in turn were replaced by the HSE in 2005. [3] [4]
The HSE has since announced a new online system for medical card applications that will reduce turnaround time for routine applications to 15 days. [16] In May 2011, key forensic evidence in up to 25 sexual-assault cases may be challenged in court because of a major administrative blunder by the HSE.
The Medical Card – which entitles holders to free hospital care, GP visits, dental services, optical services, aural services, prescription drugs and medical appliances – is available to those receiving welfare payments, low earners, many retirees, and in certain other cases.
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The HSE was created by the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, and has since absorbed earlier regulatory bodies such as the Factory Inspectorate and the Railway Inspectorate though the Railway Inspectorate was transferred to the Office of Rail and Road in April 2006. [3] The HSE is sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions.
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The Service was created by the Employment Medical Advisory Service Act 1972 [1] and, as of 2009, is governed by sections Part II of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. [ 2 ] Section 55 of the 1974 Act defines the Service's purpose as: