IRELAND
RTE News
Minister of State for Primary and Social Care Kathleen Lynch has said there is still time for women, who have not accepted the State’s Magdalene laundries redress scheme, to apply for the plan so they can avail of special medical cards.
From 1 July the Health Service Executive will make available, without charge, primary and health services for Magdalene survivors including GP services, prescribed drugs, dental services and home nursing.
They will begin receiving Redress for Women Who Were Resident in Certain Institutions (RWRCI) cards in June.
On RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, Minister Lynch said over 500 women will receive the special medical cards this summer.
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