Medical Cards

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 February 2012

Wednesday, 29 February 2012

Ceisteanna (170)

David Stanton

Ceist:

173 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health the number of applications for medical cards which are awaiting a decision; the average processing time for both renewal and new applications respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11615/12]

Freagraí scríofa

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

I have 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.