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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 9 Oct 2002

Vol. 554 No. 5

Written Answers. - Medical Cards.

Finian McGrath

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1035 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a person with a mild intellectual disability, working in a hotel for 13 and a half hours per week, has been obliged to receive a letter from their employer stating that they are doing rehabilitative work to get their medical card sanctioned again; his views on whether this practice is demeaning and insulting to all people and families with a disability; and if a change in this practice will be brought about as soon as possible. [15998/02]

The responsibility for the provision of medical cards and for all matters relating to the necessary documentation required for an assessment of eligibility for a medical card is, by legislation, a matter for the chief executive officer of the relevant health board or authority. If the Deputy is aware of difficulties being encountered by any particular individual in this respect, he should let me know the details and I will have the matter investigated.

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