Medical Card Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 April 2013

Thursday, 25 April 2013

Questions (220)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

220. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who have been refused either a medical card or a general practitioner only card in the years 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the main reasons for being refused a card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19598/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

I have asked the Health Service Executive for a report on the issue raised by the Deputy. I will revert to the Deputy on the matter as soon as possible.