Medical Cards.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 May 2004

Wednesday, 5 May 2004

Ceisteanna (142)

Joe Sherlock

Ceist:

137 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of outstanding applications for medical cards in the Southern Health Board area; and the number of successful applicants there are as a percentage of those that have applied within the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12882/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

Responsibility for the provision of medical cards is, by legislation, a matter for the chief executive officer of the relevant health board or authority. Accordingly, this question has been referred to the chief executive officer of the Southern Health Board for investigation and direct reply to the Deputy.