Medical Cards

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 February 2012

Tuesday, 7 February 2012

Ceisteanna (473)

Sandra McLellan

Ceist:

533 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Health, further to Question No. 232 of 26 January 2012, when a response will issue. [6712/12]

Freagraí scríofa

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

I have again asked the Health Service Executive for a report on the issue raised by the Deputy. I will revert to the Deputy on the matter as soon as possible. I have held detailed discussions with the HSE regarding the ongoing back-log in medical card appeals. The HSE is moving additional staff to this area to help address the unsatisfactory waiting times.

Question No. 534 answered with Question No. 454.