Primary Care Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 July 2013

Tuesday, 16 July 2013

Ceisteanna (1061)

Billy Kelleher

Ceist:

1061. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork who needs oxygen daily will not be covered under a medical card while in a nursing home. [34432/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The HSE is responsible for the administration of the primary care schemes. Therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.