Medical Card Delays

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 May 2017

Tuesday, 23 May 2017

Questions (451)

Brendan Smith

Question:

451. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase staffing levels in the PCRS office in Finglas in view of ongoing delays in the processing of medical card applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24174/17]

Written answers

Minister for Health

I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.

Questions Nos. 452 to 455, inclusive, answered with Question No. 444.