Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 June 2004
180 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Health and Children the health board areas where a bone density scan can be availed of under the medical card system; the reason this facility is not available in the South Eastern Health Board area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18128/04]
View answerThe general medical services scheme provides for investigative tests for medical card holders which are deemed necessary as part of an ongoing treatment protocol. Determination of eligibility of persons to particular services of the scheme is a matter for the chief executive officers of the relevant health boards/authorities. Accordingly, my Department has referred this matter to all the CEOs for investigation and direct reply to the Deputy.
