Vol. 564 No. 1
227 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in a decision on a medical card application submitted by a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary who has provided all details as requested; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8865/03]
Responsibility for the provision of a medical card is, by legislation, a matter for the chief executive officer of the relevant health board-authority. My Department has therefore asked the chief executive officer of the South-Eastern Health Board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.
228 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if a medical card will be issued to persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny based on the medical circumstances of certain family members; and if he will expedite the application. [8866/03]
Responsibility for the provision of a medical card is, by legislation, a matter for the chief executive officer of the relevant health board or authority. My Department has therefore asked the chief executive officer of the South-Eastern Health Board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply directly to him.
