Michael Healy-Rae
Question:191. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the position regarding funding in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11179/14]
View answerWritten Answers Nos. 190-195
191. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the position regarding funding in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11179/14]
View answerAs this is a service matter this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
192. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11180/14]
View answerThe 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.
193. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will investigate the reason for the withdrawal of a medical card under EU regulations in respect of person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11184/14]
View answerThe 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.
194. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) was left waiting on an ambulance for nearly an hour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11187/14]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.
195. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health the outcome of a medical card appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11191/14]
View answerThe 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.