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Healthcare services in Ireland

WEBMedical card. If your income is below a certain level you may get a medical card (Some people can get a card without an income test, for example, people who are …

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Benefits for people who are sick or have a disability

WEBTo qualify for Partial Capacity Benefit you need to be in receipt of either Illness Benefit (for a minimum of 6 months) or Invalidity Pension. Disability Allowance is …

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Health Service Executive

WEBThe main delivery point for community health and personal social services is through the network of 32 Local Health Offices and local health centres.. The wide …

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Food Safety Authority of Ireland

WEBThe FSAI has service contracts with other official agencies, including the HSE and the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority, to make sure all food premises comply with food safety …

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The European Health Insurance Card

WEBWhat is the European Health Insurance Card? The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) allows you to access public healthcare in another EU/EEA state for free or at a …

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Services for medical card and GP visit card holders

WEBIf you are a medical card holder, you pay a reduced rate of the Universal Social Charge on your income, if it is over the exemption limit.. In Budget 2024, the Government …

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Public health nurses

WEBYou may be able to get public health nurse services if you are: An older person who lives at home; Chronically or acutely ill or dying at home; A child, for example infant welfare …

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Medical cards and GP visit cards

WEBThe medical card scheme entitles certain people to free public health services. This document explains the medical card and how to apply for it. Under 70s means test for …

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Mental health services

WEBTo find out about the mental health supports available in your area, call the YourMentalHealth information line on Freephone 1800 111 888. You can find local …

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Prescribed drugs and medicines

WEBIntroduction. If you live in Ireland ( are ordinarily resident ), you can get free or subsidised approved prescribed drugs, medicines and certain medical and surgical aids and …

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Hospital services in Ireland

WEBThere are 3 different types of hospitals in Ireland: Public hospitals run by the State through the Health Service Executive; Voluntary public hospitals, are mainly state-funded but …

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Tax relief on medical expenses

WEBYou can claim tax relief on medical expenses you pay for yourself or for any other person. You must claim tax relief within the 4 years following the year in which you paid for the …

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Employees' rights and entitlements

WEBMost employees are entitled to 4 weeks’ paid annual leave per leave year. However, your contract of employment may give you more annual leave than the statutory entitlement. …

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Health and safety at work

WEBThe rights and obligations of both employers and employees in relation to health and safety at work are set out in the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 (as amended). …

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Mental health professionals

WEBA psychiatrist is a medical doctor that specialises in mental health. Psychiatrists are responsible for the medical care of psychiatric patients (medication, physical symptoms, …

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Special needs education

WEBYou are a person with special educational needs if your capacity to participate in and benefit from education is restricted due to an enduring physical, sensory, mental health or …

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General Employment Permit

WEBEither you or the employer can apply for a General Employment Permit to the Employment Permits Section of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.. You apply …

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