Two of the Health Minister's cabinet colleagues have publicly given him their support.
James Reilly's been under increasing pressure due to the crisis over the issuing of Medical cards – with one Clare based campaigner saying anyone with a disability should be given a life long card.
Last night the minister for Health blamed cabinet colleagues for a lack of support in sorting out a review of the issuing of medical cards.
The topic was again raised in the Dáil today, where Fianna Fáil criticised James Reilly and Alex White as the 'laurel and hardy' of the government.
Deputy Dara Calleary said the Senior and Junior Health Ministers are shirking responsability when it comes to the handling of the medical card review.
Though his political future seems uncertain, Labour has stood by James Reilly for now.
Public Expenditure Minister Brendan Howlin has said he retains full confidence in him as Minister for health.
As has Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte:
While the system is to be assesed, its as yet unclear as to how this will take place, a Clare mother hopes the government will look at the practice of issuing cards for periods of 6 and 12 months.
Catherine Pender, from Cranny's Son Rory has Cerebal Palsey and says those with disabilities should receive life long cards:
