Medical Card Delays

Wednesday, 16 January 2013

Questions (1008)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

1008. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time from date of receipt for the processing of a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1020/13]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The current processing time for medical cards applications and appeals is 96.05% within 15 days as at 3 December 2012.