Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 January 2017
576. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if he will review the decision by the HSE Dublin north east appeals officer dated 4 January 2017 which states that persons (details supplied) do not qualify for the retention of their medical cards which were valid until 4 January 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4351/17]
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 was issued to Oireachtas members.
