Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 71: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the number of staff dealing with medical card applications in south Dublin has been reduced from nine to two in the past 18 months; if her further attention has been drawn to the fact that some individuals suffering from chronic illnesses who qualify for a medical card are being issued with temporary medical cards with a two month validity and are required to re-apply several times a year for a new card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26513/10]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.