Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 November 2011
567 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35453/11]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
568 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing difficulties with the centralised system for medical card applications, which directs persons who ring its 1890 number to call their local health office, which in turn informs the caller that the files have been sent to Finglas, Dublin, meaning that no answer is forthcoming; his views whether this service is satisfactory; if he intends to review this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35480/11]
View answerI have asked the Health Service Executive for a report on the issue raised by the Deputy. I will revert to the Deputy on the matter as soon as possible.
569 Deputy Nicky McFadden asked the Minister for Health when a decision on a medical card application will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35563/11]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
