Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2013
1062. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Longford will be allowed any benefit towards the cost of a neurological appointment in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45895/13]
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.
