Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 May 2015
151. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health the reason it is taking more than the stated 15 working days for an application for a medical card to be assessed, even when all documentation has been provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18909/15]
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.
If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office who will follow up the matter with them.
