As of April 2022, the HSE health region encompassing Donegal to Galway had a population of 759,652, with notable statistics showing 34% holding medical cards.
With varying percentages across different regions, the report revealed that only 3% of the population in this health region receives disability allowance.
Political parties are focusing their general election manifestos on increasing the availability of GP visit cards, indicating a heightened awareness of healthcare accessibility.
Qualifying for a medical card requires a person's weekly income to be below a specific threshold, with some cases considered on a discretionary basis.
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