The partner of Marie Fleming has revealed the HSE demanded documented proof that the terminally ill woman is dying, as part of a review of her medical card.
The 59 year old MS sufferer made headlines earlier this year for her failed Supreme Court bid to protect Tom Curran from prosecution, should he help her take her own life.
In reply the HSE have said that medical card eligibility remains in place for the individual.
They added that a review form was issued as part of routine procedures, which prompted a request for some additional information.
Having been made aware that the individual has a terminal illness the HSE immediately took steps to ensure eligibility remained in
