Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 March 2005
186 Dr. Twomey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of students who applied for a medical card for each of the years 2002, 2003, 2004, under the condition that they are financially independent of their parents and who satisfy a means test; the number of medical cards granted to students in each of the years 2002, 2003 and 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7562/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act, the executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. This includes responsibility for the assessment of applications for medical cards. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Health Service Executive, primary community and continuing care directorate to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
