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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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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 …

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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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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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Services for medical card and GP visit card holders

WebGPs have a contract with the HSE listing the services they must provide for medical card and GP visit card holders. This means that for example, surgery times and access to …

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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 are …

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Returning to Ireland and buying private health insurance

WebThe cost of health insurance includes a premium (the basic price) and a loading (an additional amount that depends on your age). If you are 35 or older when you buy health …

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Types of insurance

WebTravel insurance. Travel insurance can cover you if you become ill or have an accident while you are on holidays or travelling. If you are travelling within the EEA or Switzerland, you …

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Self-isolation for COVID-19

WebSelf-isolation means staying at home and completely avoiding contact with other people. You no longer need to restrict your movements, but you must self-isolate if you develop …

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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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Vaccines for COVID-19

WebCheck on the HSE website when to get your COVID-19 vaccine or booster.. To get a COVID-19 vaccine you can: Book an appointment at a vaccination centre; Book an …

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Sick leave and sick pay

WebThe Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is the legal minimum sick pay. The entitlement to paid sick leave is being phased in: 2024 - 5 days covered. 2025 - 7 days covered. …

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Maternity and infant care services

WebIf you are pregnant and you are ordinarily resident in Ireland you are entitled to free maternity care under the Maternity and Infant Care Scheme.. After you have your baby, …

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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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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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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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