Sandra McLellan
Ceist:728 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 232 of 26 January 2012, when a response will issue. [11229/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2012
728 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 232 of 26 January 2012, when a response will issue. [11229/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraIt is regrettable that the HSE has not provided a response on this issue to date.
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.
729 Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Health the reason the Health Service Executive requests evidence of fire and contents insurance for the dwellings of applicants for a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11260/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe purpose of requesting proof of house insurance from persons making applications for medical cards is to assist in determining a person's net income, as per the medical card guidelines. Some housing costs such as house insurance costs, can be offset against an applicant's income and improve their chances of qualifying for a medical card.
730 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Health the reason a medical card application has not yet been completed when all the information has been sent in since December 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11293/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.