Medical Cards.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 May 2004

Thursday, 27 May 2004

Questions (156)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

153 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will review a decision to refuse a medical card for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who has suffered considerable hardship, is on medication and requires weekly hospital treatment. [16028/04]

Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

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 asked the CEO of the Eastern Regional Health Authority to investigate the matter and to reply directly to the Deputy.