Medical Card Delays

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 January 2013

Wednesday, 16 January 2013

Ceisteanna (1008)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

1008. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time from date of receipt for the processing of a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1020/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The current processing time for medical cards applications and appeals is 96.05% within 15 days as at 3 December 2012.