Medical Cards.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 June 2004

Tuesday, 29 June 2004

Ceisteanna (306)

Pat Breen

Ceist:

306 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Clare did not qualify for a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19358/04]

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 chief executive officer of the Mid-Western Health Board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.