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Medical Cards.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 April 2010

Tuesday, 20 April 2010

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Richard Bruton

Ceist:

398 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the long delays being encountered by persons who are applying for medical cards, renewing medical cards or appealing medical card decisions; the reason for these delays; the steps she intends to take to address the situation; if a fast track system exists for certain categories of people applying for a medical card (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15352/10]

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I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.

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