Medical Cards.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 July 2004

Thursday, 8 July 2004

Questions (230)

Pat Breen

Question:

224 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason persons (details supplied) in County Clare did not qualify for the medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20938/04]

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-authority. My Department has therefore asked the chief executive officer of the Mid Western Health Board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.