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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 12 Jun 2001

Vol. 537 No. 5

Written Answers. - Medical Cards.

John McGuinness

Ceist:

378 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will re-examine a medical card application by a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny based on the medical circumstances of the applicant and his requirement for ongoing care and medication. [17289/01]

Under the Health Act, 1970, the determination of eligibility for health services is the responsibility of the chief executive officer of the appropriate health board and neither I nor my Department has a function in the matter.

As the determination of eligibility of the person concerned rests with the chief executive officer of the South Eastern Health Board, I have asked him to have the matter investigated and to reply directly to the Deputy.

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