Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 29 Nov 2001

Vol. 545 No. 3

Written Answers. - Medical Cards.

John McGuinness

Question:

116 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children when a medical card will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; the reason there is such a delay in dealing with this application; the reason confirmation of his income by way of a letter from the local tax office is not acceptable to the South-Eastern Health Board as proof of income; and if this application can be expedited. [30257/01]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

Responsibility for the issue of medical cards is, by legislation, the responsibility of the chief executive officer of the relevant Health Board, in this case, the South-Eastern Health Board. Accordingly, my Department has referred the matter to him and asked that he reply directly to the Deputy.