Finian McGrath
Ceist:821. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 with a major disability is not receiving a medical card. [1071/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 January 2014
821. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 with a major disability is not receiving a medical card. [1071/14]
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.