Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

The matter can be clarified at the Oireachtas health committee for Senator Crown.

Senators Landy and Kelly raised the delays in processing medical cards. I agree with them that most medical cards are not processed within ten and 15 days, as has been claimed. There is also the question of appeals which are then sent to Sligo for processing. I have heard of cases of files not being sent from the Finglas offices to Sligo. There is a problem in this area and a need for improvement. I will raise this matter with the Minister for Health, Deputy Reilly. The system is not operating as he feels it is.