Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I accept that matters have improved. I should have taken the opportunity earlier to thank the staff of the primary care reimbursement service unit who have adapted to the changes to their work practices and made the process much more efficient. The Minister of State referred to a new unit. I am not seeking that such a unit be established. I accept that the Minister of State is new to his position but I ask him to take matters in charge. The position has improved considerably in recent months. As outlined earlier, however, on Friday last I was visited at my constituency office by a person who was supposed to get a medical card but who did not receive it. The facts are not exactly as the Minister of State indicated. I am concerned about those who are experiencing undue hardship. In that context, the lines of communication must remain open. I again thank the Minister of State and ask him to continue to monitor the position.

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