Sandra McLellan (Cork East, Sinn Fein)
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Question 728: To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 232 of 26 January 2012, when a response will issue. [11229/12]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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It is regrettable that the HSE has not provided a response on this issue to date.

I have again asked the Health Service Executive for a report on the issue raised by the Deputy. I will revert to the Deputy on the matter as soon as possible.

Jim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 729: To ask the Minister for Health the reason the Health Service Executive requests evidence of fire and contents insurance for the dwellings of applicants for a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11260/12]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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The purpose of requesting proof of house insurance from persons making applications for medical cards is to assist in determining a person's net income, as per the medical card guidelines. Some housing costs such as house insurance costs, can be offset against an applicant's income and improve their chances of qualifying for a medical card.

Sandra McLellan (Cork East, Sinn Fein)
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Question 730: To ask the Minister for Health the reason a medical card application has not yet been completed when all the information has been sent in since December 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11293/12]

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.