Medical Cards.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 February 2004

Tuesday, 10 February 2004

Ceisteanna (277)

John McGuinness

Ceist:

352 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if an appeal for a medical card will be expedited for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of the medical circumstances of their family. [3751/04]

Freagraí scríofa

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 or authority. My Department has, therefore, asked the CEO of the South Eastern Health Board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.