Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 98: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason an affidavit signed before a peace commissioner is not acceptable as evidence for a persons medical card application; the reason a person has to spend 30 to 50 Euro to obtain an affidavit before a commissioner of oaths in such an instance (details supplied), if she will issue a directive that an affidavit signed before a peace commissioner is acceptable in such circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36945/10]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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As the Health Service Executive has the responsibility for the administration of the General Medical Services (GMS) Scheme, it is the appropriate body to consider the particular issue raised by the Deputy. My Department has therefore requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to address this matter and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.