Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 July 2016
374. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health to provide in tabular form, at the end of June 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 for each local health area, the number of over-70s medical cards in circulation. [23331/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Health Service Executive has been asked to provide the Deputy with the information requested.
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.
