asked the Minister for Health if he will review the application of an orphan child of five years of age (details supplied) in Dublin 1 who was refused a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Medical Card Application.
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Eligibility for a medical card is determined solely by the chief executive officer of a health board. Accordingly, in this instance, the Deputy's question has been referred to the chief executive officer, Eastern Health Board, with a request that he examine the matter and reply directly to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.