Gay Mitchell
Question:563 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 is entitled to a medical card in view of the circumstances. [1594/99]
Written Answers. - Medical Cards.
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 person concerned rests with the chief executive officer of the Eastern Health Board I have asked him to have the matter investigated and to reply directly to you.