Medical Cards.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004

Wednesday, 29 September 2004

Ceisteanna (555)

John McGuinness

Ceist:

737 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if an appeal will be expedited for a medical card in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; if the medical circumstances of the family will be considered; if the card will be issued without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21299/04]

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