Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 200: To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare qualifies for an EU medical card in view of the fact that they are the holder of a current medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13397/12]

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 201: To ask the Minister for Health if an entitlement to an EU medical card exists in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare, who is the holder of a current medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13398/12]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 200 and 201 together.

Under EU Regulations all persons ordinarily resident in Ireland, including medical card holders are entitled to apply for a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) which covers them for necessary health care in another EU member-State.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 202: To ask the Minister for Health when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare, who applied in August 2011, has repeatedly submitted relevant documentation and is a lone parent with three children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13399/12]

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.