Tom Fleming
Ceist:260. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a medical card review application in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kerry. [35663/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 July 2013
260. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a medical card review application in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kerry. [35663/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to medical cards and GP visit cards, which the Deputy may wish to use for an earlier response. Contact information has issued to Oireachtas members.