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Survivors of Magdalene laundries who have accepted offers of redress from the State are to receive special medical cards which will entitle them to free primary and community health services.
A joint announcement by Minster for Justice Frances Fitzgerald and Minister of State for Primary and Social Care, Kathleen Lynch said the women would be entitled to use the services from 1 July.
Under the scheme, the HSE will make available free GP services, prescribed drugs, medicines, aids and appliances, dental, ophthalmic and aural services, home nursing and support, chiropody/podiatry, physiotherapy and counselling services.
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