Written answers
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
Department of Health
Medical Cards
9:00 pm
Mattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Independent)
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Question 718: To ask the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on a medical card appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in county Tipperary; the average appeal time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8195/12]
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 back-log in medical card appeals.
The HSE is moving additional staff to this area to help address the unsatisfactory waiting times.
Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 719: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8200/12]
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.
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