Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 July 2014
737. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take to have a medical card review expedited in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath, as same has not been assessed at this point in time despite it being submitted in April 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32845/14]
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.
