Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 604: To ask the Minister for Health the instructions he gave to the Health Service Executive in establishing the new medical card central registration unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27177/11]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Under the provisions of the Health Act, 2004, the administration of the General Medical Services Scheme, including medical cards, is the responsibility of the Health Service Executive (HSE).

The HSE decided to centralise the processing of all medical cards and GP visit card applications and renewals at its Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS) in Dublin. The centralisation project was completed on 1 July 2011. The centralised office aims to provide an enhanced service to applicants through a consistent and equitable national assessment process. It also aims to significantly enhance the efficiency of the management of the medical card system.