asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1 who is a paraplegic is not in receipt of a medical card.
Written Answers. - Medical Card Entitlement.
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The issue of a medical card to an individual is solely a matter for the chief executive officer of the relevant health board. However, in this case I have made inquiries from the Chief Executive Officer, Eastern Health Board and have been informed that the individual concerned is the holder of a current medical card.