Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 4 Nov 2003

Vol. 573 No. 3

Written Answers. - Medical Cards.

Olwyn Enright

Ceist:

474 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason a medical card has not been restored to a person (details supplied) in County Offaly who has previously held a medical card even though their medical condition has not changed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25311/03]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

Responsibility for the provision of a medical card is, by legislation, a matter for the chief executive officer of the relevant health board-authority. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive officer of the Midland Health Board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply to her directly.