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Medical Cards

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 May 2010

Thursday, 27 May 2010

Ceisteanna (96)

Noel Ahern

Ceist:

93 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the processing of medical card applications; if existing cards are still valid until the renewal process, including appeal, is completed; the reason applications are being refused to persons on basic social welfare payments only; if basic reasoning has been lost in the new system; and the further reason a renewal application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 has been refused. [22556/10]

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Freagraí scríofa

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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