asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6, who has a medical card, has to pay for domiciliary visits.
Written Answers. - Medical Card.
311.
Medical cards issued in 1982 to those holding contributory pensions were reviewed in January 1983 in accordance with the guidelines set down for determining eligibility. As a result of this review the individual concerned was found to have an income considerably in excess of the guidelines and was accordingly notified by the health board on 3 March 1983 that his medical card was withdrawn. Any charge for general practitioner services since that date is a matter between the individual and his doctor and the health board have no liability.
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asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in allocating a grant towards the cost of constructing a unit for autistic children at Laurel Park, Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
I am at present awaiting clarification of some aspects of the proposal by the Western Health Board. When this is received I will consider the possibility of assisting the project from the limited capital funds at my disposal.