Medical Cards

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 June 2012

Wednesday, 13 June 2012

Questions (232)

John O'Mahony

Question:

234 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of medical cards and general practitioner applications received by the Primary Care Reimbursement Service from July 2011 to May 2012; the number approved each month and the current number awaiting approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28672/12]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Róisín Shortall)

As the Deputy's questions relate to service matters I have arranged for the questions to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.