Medical Cards

Thursday, 22 September 2011

Ceisteanna (268)

Joanna Tuffy

Ceist:

268 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Health if statistics are available regarding patients, diagnosed with cancer, who applied for medical cards or GP cards in the past 12 months; if so, if he will provide details of the number whose applications have been refused on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25615/11]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Róisín Shortall)

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