Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 April 2014
214. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health to detail when a decision will be made on a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; the reason for the delay in making a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15452/14]
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.
