John Perry
Question:259 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Health and Children if a medical card will be issued to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo to cover his spouse and children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22286/99]
Vol. 510 No. 3
259 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Health and Children if a medical card will be issued to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo to cover his spouse and children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22286/99]
The determination of eligibility for medical cards is the responsibility of the chief executive officer of the appropriate health board. I, as Minister for Health and Children, do not have a function in the issue of medical cards to individuals. However, as the determination of eligibility of the family concerned rests with the chief executive officer of the Western Health Board, I have asked her to have the matter investigated and to reply directly to you.