Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 March 2012
200 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare qualifies for an EU medical card in view of the fact that they are the holder of a current medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13397/12]
View answer201 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if an entitlement to an EU medical card exists in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare, who is the holder of a current medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13398/12]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 200 and 201 together.
Under EU Regulations all persons ordinarily resident in Ireland, including medical card holders are entitled to apply for a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) which covers them for necessary health care in another EU member-State.
202 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare, who applied in August 2011, has repeatedly submitted relevant documentation and is a lone parent with three children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13399/12]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
