Medical Card Reviews

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2013

Wednesday, 18 September 2013

Questions (1554)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

1554. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health the numbers of medical cards issued for the over 70’s that have been issued following a review of the medical circumstances per month, per county in 2012 and to date in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38448/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Alex White)

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.