Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 June 2016
454. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) receiving €144 per week jobseeker's allowance has been turned down for a medical card because he or she does not reach the €164 which would entitle him or her to one; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14649/16]
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 recently 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.
