Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 February 2012
718 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on a medical card appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in county Tipperary; the average appeal time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8195/12]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
I have held detailed discussions with the HSE regarding the ongoing back-log in medical card appeals.
The HSE is moving additional staff to this area to help address the unsatisfactory waiting times.
719 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8200/12]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
