Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 May 2011
151 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children if and when a medical card will issue in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11129/11]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
152 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding a medical card application under review in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11130/11]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
153 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children the procedure to be followed in the event of the need to use one's medical card when a holder is on holiday outside of the jurisdiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11134/11]
View answerA European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) entitles a person to necessary health care in the public system of any EU/EEA Member State and Switzerland, if they become ill or injured while on a temporary stay (e.g. a holiday) in that country. A person can obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) from the Health Service Executive in Ireland if they are ordinarily resident in Ireland or an EU national employed in Ireland. It is not necessary for an Irish person to hold an EHIC to get necessary health care while on a temporary visit to the United Kingdom, it is enough to show proof that they are ordinarily resident in Ireland. In practice, this means a driving licence, passport or similar document.
Where an Irish person travels outside of the European Union\EEA and Switzerland they are advised to obtain appropriate travel\health insurance prior to travelling.
