Billy Kelleher
Ceist:223. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of medical cards issued on a discretionary basis as of 1 February 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8521/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 19 February 2014
Ceisteanna (223, 224, 225, 226)
Billy Kelleher
Ceist:224. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of medical cards issued on a discretionary basis for the first time during January 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8522/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraBilly Kelleher
Ceist:225. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of medical cards previously issued on a discretionary basis that were issued under standard criteria during January 2014 as the holders now qualified for medical cards under financial grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8523/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraBilly Kelleher
Ceist:226. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of medical cards issued on a discretionary basis that were discontinued during January 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8524/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 223 to 226, inclusive, together.
As at 1st February, 2014, the number of medical cards granted on the basis of the exercise of discretion was 77,709. The other specific information sought by the Deputy is not readily available. However, I have asked the Health Service Executive to supply this information to me and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.