Dáil Éireann - Volume 600 - 14 April, 2005 - Written Answers.


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Dáil Éireann - Volume 600 - 14 April, 2005

Written Answers. - Medical Cards.

Mr. Durkan Mr. Durkan

77. Mr. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11592/05]

Ms Harney Ms Harney

Ms Harney: The Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act, the executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. This includes responsibility for the assessment of applications for medical cards. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer of the Health Service Executive’s eastern regional area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.

Dáil Éireann 600 Written Answers. Medical Cards.

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