Medical Cards

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 March 2012

Wednesday, 28 March 2012

Questions (249, 250)

John Browne

Question:

248 Deputy John Browne asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17092/12]

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.

Patrick Nulty

Question:

249 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if she will expedite an application for a medical card in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Dublin; when the card will be approved; when same will issue; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17111/12]

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 as a matter of urgency.