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The Taoiseach's apologised to people who had their medical cards withdrawn.

Enda Kenny's told the Dail that many people suffered unnecessary stress as a result of a review of discretionary medical cards.

Around 13,000 medical cards, and a further 2,000 GP visit cards, are to be returned in the next three weeks after a Government U-turn.

The Taoiseach says the process caused a lot of stress to many people: