John McGuinness
Ceist:496. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a medical card will be renewed immediately in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny [24315/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 June 2014
496. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a medical card will be renewed immediately in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny [24315/14]
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.