Medical Cards.

Wednesday, 29 September 2004

Questions (638)

John McGuinness

Question:

819 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if an appeal for a medical card will be expedited in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if the card will be issued in view of the medical circumstances of this person. [21732/04]

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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 South Eastern Health Board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.