Michael Healy-Rae
Question:201. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card appeal in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4448/14]
View answerMedical Card Appeals
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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.
Home Care Packages Provision
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Arthur Spring
Question:202. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for home help in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [4452/14]
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As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.