John Lahart
Ceist:529. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the criteria that must be met for a person with spinal injuries to be granted a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19366/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 5 July 2016
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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 recently issued to Oireachtas members.
If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he should contact my Private Office who will follow up the matter with the HSE.