Medical Card Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 December 2012

Tuesday, 4 December 2012

Ceisteanna (629)

Tom Fleming

Ceist:

629. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health the reason it takes an average four to six weeks for a medical card file that has been refused by the PCRS in Dublin to reach appeals in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54120/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

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.