Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 February 2012
722 Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he will address as a matter of urgency the medical card application of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8230/12]
View answerI have asked the Health Service Executive to provide a full account of the circumstances of this case to the Deputy.
723 Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he will address as a matter of urgency the medical card application of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8231/12]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
724 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason for the delay in processing the further information that was received on 6 December 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8232/12]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
725 Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Health when an application for a medical card will be processed in respect of persons (details supplied; and if he will expedite same. [8251/12]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. Under new procedures, a Medical Card will remain valid, irrespective of the expiry date shown on the card, once the Medical Card holder is genuinely engaging with the HSE review process. Eligibility can be confirmed by any Doctor or Pharmacist, or the Medical Card holder online at www.medicalcard.ie or through the GP practice systems.
