Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent)
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183. To ask the Minister for Health if he will issue a long term illness card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39882/13]

Alex White (Dublin South, Labour)
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The HSE is responsible for the administration of the Long Term Illness Scheme, therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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184. To ask the Minister for Health if a medical card will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [39894/13]

Alex White (Dublin South, Labour)
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The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.

The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to medical cards and GP visit cards, which the Deputy may wish to use for an earlier response. Contact information has issued to Oireachtas members.

John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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185. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will expedite a response. [39897/13]

Alex White (Dublin South, Labour)
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The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.

The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to medical cards and GP visit cards, which the Deputy may wish to use for an earlier response. Contact information has issued to Oireachtas members.