Medical Card Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 September 2014

Thursday, 25 September 2014

Ceisteanna (176)

John O'Mahony

Ceist:

176. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the number of medical card applications currently with a medical officer awaiting a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36174/14]

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.