Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 May 2005
133 Mr. Connaughton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a decision will be made on the appeal against a decision not to grant a medical card to persons (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14886/05]
View answerThe Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act, the executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. This includes responsibility for the assessment of applications for medical cards. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's western area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
