Medical Cards

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 June 2012

Tuesday, 12 June 2012

Questions (488)

Pearse Doherty

Question:

583 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if it is the policy of the Health Service Executive not to formally write to unsuccessful medical card applicants notifying them of the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28001/12]

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.