Medical Cards

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 February 2012

Wednesday, 8 February 2012

Questions (196, 197)

Billy Timmins

Question:

197 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7147/12]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Róisín Shortall)

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.

Heather Humphreys

Question:

198 Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan may expect to receive a decision on a medical card application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7160/12]

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Róisín Shortall)

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.