Medical Cards

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 June 2012

Tuesday, 12 June 2012

Questions (461)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Question:

557 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied), suffering from a progressive and incurable condition, has had a discretionary medical card withdrawn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27775/12]

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.