Michael Lowry
Question:196. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if he will increase the number of medical staff processing medical card applications; his views that the current medical staff numbers are adequate in view of the huge numbers of applications awaiting decisions based on discretionary grounds; the previously held discretionary cards that are set to be restored believed to be in the region of 15,000 cards, the considerable backlog already in place; his views that the current backlog is acceptable and fair; if his attention has been drawn to the hardship these delays are causing to persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28801/14]
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