Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 October 2010
115 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children when a medical card will issue to persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38362/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
116 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Health and Children is she will confirm that medical card applications for those over 70 years will now be processed within 15 days of application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38406/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn January 2009, the Health Service Executive's (HSE) Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS) took over the processing of all medical card applications for persons aged 70 or over. In September 2009, the processing of all medical card applications from two Local Health Offices in Dublin transferred to the PCRS. The HSE has informed me that the PCRS has processed 211,801 medical card applications over the last 18 months and currently meets the 15 working day turnaround target in respect of all complete applications.
117 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if an application for a medical card will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [38413/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
