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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 30 Jan 2002

Vol. 547 No. 1

Written Answers. - Medical Cards.

Noel Ahern

Ceist:

645 Mr. N. Ahern asked the Minister for Health and Children the situation regarding refunds for drugs provided to persons over 70 years of age who through no fault of their own were late receiving their over 70's medical card; if such refunds for July and August 2001 are properly due; if the health boards or pharmacies are authorised to make such refunds; if he has to sign an order to give authority to make such refunds; if so, when this will be arranged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2306/02]

Officials of my Department are at present finalising proposals for an ad hoc refund scheme in this matter. It will be necessary to obtain sanction for any such scheme from the Department of Finance and I will communicate further with the Deputy when the outstanding issues have been resolved.

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