Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 May 2016
416. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the status of car parking charges at primary care centres including if they are an unacceptable burden to patients, particularly for persons with medical cards; if he will include them in the assessment of means for a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11265/16]
View answer419. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Health the policy surrounding car parking charges at primary care centres. [11277/16]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 416 and 419 together.
The Health Service Executive has responsibility for the provision, maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres. Therefore, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this issue. If you have not yet received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.
