Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 October 2025
741. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health if she will clarify whether a frontier worker, who is living in the North and working in the South, has an entitlement to a PCRS medical card; the criteria for obtaining this medical card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56559/25]
View answerThe EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement concluded between the EU and the UK includes provisions relating to social security and health rights for certain categories of persons, including frontier workers. Under Article SSC.1 (l) frontier worker " means any person pursuing an activity as an employed or self-employed person in a State and who resides in another State to which that person returns as a rule daily or at least once a week.” Social security and healthcare rights are also provided for by the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement. In addition, Ireland and the UK agreed a Memorandum of Understanding on Common Travel Area healthcare arrangements, including frontier workers.
The information provided concerns overall governing arrangements and the specific circumstances of individuals may require further consideration. Further information on healthcare arrangements for residents of Ireland are available on Gov.ie.
