Aengus Ó Snodaigh
Question:154. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 has been refused a medical card. [51113/13]
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Questions (154)
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The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to medical cards and GP visit cards, which the Deputy may wish to use for an earlier response. Contact information has issued to Oireachtas members.
Medical Card Eligibility
Questions (155)
Aengus Ó Snodaigh
Question:155. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 with A. M. leukaemia has been refused a medical card on the grounds that they did not have an income although they explained that their jobseeker's allowance was stopped because they were ill and had applied for illness benefit on which a decision has yet to be made. [51114/13]
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The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to medical cards and GP visit cards, which the Deputy may wish to use for an earlier response. Contact information has issued to Oireachtas members.
Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility
Questions (156)
Bernard Durkan
Question:156. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the eligibility and procedure to be followed to make an application for the long-term illness scheme in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51157/13]
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The HSE is responsible for the administration of the Long Term Illness Scheme, therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
Medical Card Applications
Questions (157)
Anne Ferris
Question:157. Deputy Anne Ferris asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if he will expedite a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51159/13]
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The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to medical cards and GP visit cards, which the Deputy may wish to use for an earlier response. Contact information has issued to Oireachtas members.
Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Questions (158)
Patrick O'Donovan
Question:158. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide in tabular form the different locations at which specialised beds, that is, hospital beds for use in a person's home, are stored and the quantities in each. [51162/13]
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As this is an operational matter it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
Health Services Provision
Questions (159)
Ciaran Lynch
Question:159. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when a step down bed will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51171/13]
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.
Medical Card Applications
Questions (160)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Question:160. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health if he will approve an application for a medical card in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51175/13]
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The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to medical cards and GP visit cards, which the Deputy may wish to use for an earlier response. Contact information has issued to Oireachtas members.