Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 March 2014
1064. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health when a 26 week old baby (details supplied) in County Mayo, will receive a medical card; his views on a baby with such a condition not having to wait over 16 weeks for a decision on an application; and if he will expedite the application in view of the excessive nature of the delay in processing this application and the severe financial implications for the young family. [13321/14]
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.
