Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 January 2015
86. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the processing times of medical card applications for young children who have been identified as having a medical need; if he will report on the standard timeframes from receipt of such application to decision. [3973/15]
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.
If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office who will follow up the matter with them.
