Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 April 2014
587. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Health if he will re-examine the application for a discretionary medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Meath with a long-term illness who recently underwent a liver transplant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15312/14]
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.
