Gerry Adams
Ceist:1197. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of medical card applications that are waiting to be processed. [27251/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2017
1197. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the number of medical card applications that are waiting to be processed. [27251/17]
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 was issued to Oireachtas members.