asked the Minister for Health the reason the long-term illness card was withdrawn from a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7 who is severely mentally handicapped; and if his attention has been drawn to the hardship which this person is suffering as a result.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Written Answers. - Social Welfare Benefits.
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The issue of a long-term illness card to an individual is a matter for the chief executive officer of the relevant health board.
The Deputy's query has, therefore, been forwarded to the chief executive officer of the Eastern Health Board for his immediate attention and he has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.