Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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Question 658: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [36269/11]

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.

John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 660: To ask the Minister for Health if he will investigate the long delays in processing medical card applications; if he will take immediate action to clear the backlog; if he will explain the reason medical card renewals are taking so long to approve; if he will also investigate the delay in the appeals system and confirm the action he is taking to clear the backlog; if he will clarify the options available to members to make representations on behalf of applicants listed (details supplied) and expedite a response in each case; if he will explain the reason the local Health Service Executive staff will not give information regarding applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36276/11]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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I have asked the Health Service Executive for a report on the general issues raised by the Deputy and I will revert to the Deputy on these matters as soon as possible. I have referred the individual queries to the HSE for investigation and direct response to the Deputy.