John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 682: To ask the Minister for Health if a medical card will be approved in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Carlow. [22329/11]

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.

Joe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 683: To ask the Minister for Health his views on a proposal to establish an inquiry line for Members of Dáil Éireann in view of the recent decision to process all applications for medical cards centrally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22342/11]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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I understand that the Health Service Executive has issued details of dedicated contact details and an online query system to each Oireachtas Member to facilitate their accessing up-to-date information on medical card applications and renewals.