asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that an urgent reply issues to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 regarding her application for a medical card renewal as it is three months since she appealed; and, in view of the fact that she has a young daughter suffering from asthma, if he will ensure that the card issues.
Written Answers. - Medical Cards.
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Eligibility for a medical card is determined solely by the chief executive officer of a health board. Accordingly, in this instance, the Deputy's question has been referred to the chief executive officer, Eastern Health Board, with a request that the board examine the matter and reply directly to the Deputy, as a matter of urgency.
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asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a medical card issues to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 who has been unable to afford blood pressure tablets since her card was withdrawn in July.
Eligibility for a medical card is determined solely by the chief executive officer of a health board. Accordingly, in this instance, the Deputy's question has been referred to the chief executive officer, Eastern Health Board, with a request that the board examine the matter and reply directly to the Deputy, as a matter of urgency.