Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy. I will certainly mention that to the Minister, Deputy Stephen Donnelly. We are aware of problems, obviously related to the cyberattack, that have caused delays in processing medical cards. As the Deputy rightly states, it is possible for GPs to issue emergency medical cards. It is not something we particularly encourage, by the way, but sometimes it is necessary. This is one of those times where, I think, it is necessary. Perhaps we can send out a circular to GPs reminding them of that process and letting them know that it can be done in extreme circumstances such as this.

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