Medical Card Reviews

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 September 2014

Thursday, 18 September 2014

Ceisteanna (180)

Joanna Tuffy

Ceist:

180. Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the length of time it is taking to deal with medical card reviews; when he expects a decision to be reached in relation to a medical card review in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Dublin who submitted application for review together with all the supporting documentation more than five months ago; the reason for the delay in making a decision in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34911/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The 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.