John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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545. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in approving a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if a full medical card will be approved for them and their spouse. [44467/13]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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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 issued to Oireachtas members.

John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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546. To ask the Minister for Health if a medical card will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and the reason for the delay with this appeal. [44468/13]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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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 issued to Oireachtas members.