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Medical Cards.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 February 2004

Thursday, 19 February 2004

Ceisteanna (171, 172)

John McGuinness

Ceist:

171 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if a medical card will be issued without delay to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of their medical circumstances. [5372/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

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 asked the CEO of the South Eastern Health Board to investigate the matter and to reply to the Deputy directly.

John McGuinness

Ceist:

172 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if a medical card will be issued without delay to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny on medical grounds based on a report submitted by their general practitioner. [5373/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Responsibility for the provision of a medical card is, by legislation, a matter for the CEO of the relevant health board or authority. My Department has asked the CEO of the SEHB to investigate the matter raised and to reply to the Deputy directly.

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