Medical Cards

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 February 2012

Wednesday, 8 February 2012

Ceisteanna (188)

Paschal Donohoe

Ceist:

189 Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on a medical card application in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Mayo. [7021/12]

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.

Under new procedures, a Medical Card will remain valid, irrespective of the expiry date shown on the card, once the Medical Card holder is genuinely engaging with the HSE review process. Eligibility can be confirmed by any Doctor or Pharmacist, or the Medical Card holder online at www.medicalcard.ie or through the GP practice systems.