Medical Cards

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 June 2012

Thursday, 14 June 2012

Ceisteanna (178, 179)

Billy Kelleher

Ceist:

178 Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he will set out in tabular form the number of full medical cards in issuance at the end of each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28833/12]

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.

Questions Nos. 179 and 180 answered with Question No. 176.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

181 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if and when a medical card might issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28859/12]

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.