Medical Cards

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 June 2010

Wednesday, 23 June 2010

Ceisteanna (113, 114)

Róisín Shortall

Ceist:

129 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason five boxes of medical card appeals have been allowed to languish in the Health Service Executive appeals office in Walkinstown, Dublin 12, since 2009; the reason these appeal forms were never transferred to the Kells office in County Meath; if she will ensure that these appeals are now dealt with in a swift manner in view of the delay already shown to applicants. [27099/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health and Children (Deputy Mary Harney)

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Questions Nos. 130 to 132, inclusive, answered with Question No. 126.

John McGuinness

Ceist:

133 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if an appeal against the decision of the Health Service Executive not to grant a medical card will be expedited in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [27119/10]

Minister for Health and Children (Deputy Mary Harney)

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Question No. 134 answered with Question No. 97.