Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 295: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding application forms for medical cards (details supplied). [15406/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The Health Service Executive (HSE) has the operational responsibility for the General Medical Services (GMS) Scheme which includes the medical card and GP visit card benefits. The policy of the HSE is to have application forms for medical cards and GP visit cards widely available. Application forms should be available at: Health Centres; Local Health Offices; Community Information Centres; GP Surgeries; Department of Social and Family Affairs Local Offices; Money Advice and Budgeting Services (MABS) Offices; Other designated areas as appropriate.

If the Deputy would like to provide more details on the cases concerned, the Executive will investigate the matter further.