Medical Card Delays

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 February 2013

Thursday, 21 February 2013

Questions (233)

Billy Kelleher

Question:

233. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he intends taking any action to reduce the length of time it takes for a medical review for medical card applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9331/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The information sought by the Deputy is not readily available. However, I have asked the Health Service Executive to supply this information to me and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.