John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 271: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if an appeal lodged with the Health Service Executive in respect of an application for a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow will be expedited; if the card will be renewed based on the medical history of the case and the need for the card. [43230/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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The demand for Medical Cards appeal service has increased significantly during this year. In order to deal with this increased demand, the HSE is committing additional resources to this service. From today all Appeals Offices will be answering calls from the public during specified times and these will be advertised through the HSE website. In relation to this specific case this has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.