Michael McCarthy (Cork South West, Labour)
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Question 201: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a medical card will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry in view of the fact that all final documentation was submitted on 5 April 2011 and no decision has issued to date. [13875/11]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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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.

Michael McCarthy (Cork South West, Labour)
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Question 202: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in the processing of medical cards for those over 70 years ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13876/11]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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In January 2009, the Health Service Executive's (HSE) Primary Care Reimbursement Services (PCRS) took over the processing of all medical card applications for persons aged 70 or over. The HSE has indicated that there is currently no backlog in processing the over 70s medical cards.