John McGuinness
Ceist:257 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in arranging an assessment for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if, in view of the urgency of his case supported by his general practitioner, an early date will be set for assessment and treatment; and if a medical card can be issued as a matter of urgency in view of the applicant's financial and medical circumstances, his immediate need for medication, attendance at hospital and his general practitioner. [28613/00]