asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 who applied for a medical card in October 1987 and who was refused, based on his previous year's P60 but subsequently qualified has had his medical card withdrawn based on the current year instead of the P60 for 1987-88.
Written Answers. - Medical Card Eligibility.
151.
The question of determining eligibility for a medical card in individual cases is the responsibility of the chief executive officer of the appropriate 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.