No, Directive was referring to the EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), which, as a UK resident, you can get to prove that "you are entitled to medical treatment that becomes necessary, at reduced cost or sometimes free, when temporarily visiting a European Union (EU) country.." (link).Angy wrote:Do you mean that I can use the UK medical card in Ireland?
The Medical Card is what the NHS send you to confirm that you're registered with them. It states on it, among other things, your NHS number.
I'm afraid that neither are equivalent to, or can be represented as being, comprehensive sickness insurance as a resident of Ireland.