Medical Card Applications Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 July 2019

Tuesday, 23 July 2019

Questions (1094)

Sean Fleming

Question:

1094. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health the number of applications for medical cards that have been cancelled in cases in which the HSE is of the view the information requested was not submitted by the applicant within a reasonable time period; the number in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31649/19]

Written answers

Minister for Health

As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.