Medical Cards.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 February 2005

Thursday, 10 February 2005

Ceisteanna (99, 100)

Joe Costello

Ceist:

94 Mr. Costello asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason she has not published the report commissioned from Deloitte and Touche on the GMS, in view of the fact that it is now two years since a draft was submitted to her; if the report has yet been brought to Government; if it is intended to implement the recommendations of the report; the findings of the report in regard to the issuing of medical cards to people over 70 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4254/05]

Fergus O'Dowd

Ceist:

100 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her Department intends to publish a report on the GMS services; if so, when it will become available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4257/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 94 and 100 together.

The Deloitte and Touche report has been updated and is being considered by the Department of Health and Children. I expect to publish it in the near future.