Medical Cards.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 May 2005

Wednesday, 11 May 2005

Questions (106)

Dinny McGinley

Question:

140 Mr. McGinley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her Department has the full co-operation of IMPACT for the introduction of the new doctor-only medical card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15417/05]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

The HSE advises me that it has indicated that it is prepared to engage in discussions with the staff representative bodies, including IMPACT, regarding the introduction of the GP-visit cards. I do not anticipate any difficulties in this regard.

Question No. 141 answered with QuestionNo. 65.

Question No. 142 answered with QuestionNo. 114.

Question No. 143 answered with QuestionNo. 118.