Medical Card Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 February 2013

Tuesday, 5 February 2013

Ceisteanna (784)

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

784. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health the current waiting time for a medical card appeal; the number of applicants waiting for their medical card appeal to be assessed and a decision made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5238/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Alex White)

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.

Question No. 785 answered with Question No. 773.