Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 May 2016
96. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Health if he will re-open an application by a person (details supplied) for a medical card, given the reasons set out in correspondence dated 8 April 2016 to the primary care reimbursement service section of the Health Service Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9348/16]
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 recently 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.
