Medical Cards.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 December 2004

Tuesday, 7 December 2004

Ceisteanna (132)

Breeda Moynihan-Cronin

Ceist:

152 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when she proposes to publish income guidelines for the general practitioner only medical card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32478/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

The CEOs of the health boards are responsible for the publication of the relevant income guidelines in relation to the doctor visit card and I understand that they intend to publish the necessary guidelines as soon as possible.