Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 May 2014
252. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a decision to refuse a medical card will be reversed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22084/14]
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.
