Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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Question 630: To ask the Minister for Health the reason there is a delay in processing medical card applications in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Donegal; and the steps being taken to reduce the waiting times. [7583/12]

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.

Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 631: To ask the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on an application in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Roscommon; the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7584/12]

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.

Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 632: To ask the Minister for Health the average processing times for appeals in each regional appeals office by category of application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7585/12]

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.

I have held detailed discussions with the HSE regarding the ongoing backlog in medical card appeals. The HSE is moving additional staff to this area to help address the unsatisfactory waiting times.