Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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Question 197: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the problems with the processing of medical cards; if, in the case of County Kerry, he will allow the Health Service Executive in Tralee to process applications for County Kerry in view of the fact that they are not being processed in the same speedy fashion as they were in the past; his views on whether it is unfair to be telling persons that their applications have been mislaid and they have to re-apply or that they never applied, despite the fact that their documentation was sent by registered post; if he will not refer this matter to the HSE as it is his responsibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33868/11]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the complaints raised by the Deputy. I have asked them to report directly to me on this matter and will communicate with the Deputy directly.