Medical Card Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2013

Wednesday, 18 September 2013

Questions (1555)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

1555. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health the numbers of days taken to review medical information in relation to medical cards, from the date the application was received in 2012 and to date in 2013 per month, per county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38449/13]

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.