Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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137. To ask the Minister for Health the number of first time medical cards that were applied for in 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the number of those cards that were awarded; and from those applications the number that were awarded general practitioner only cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43735/13]

Alex White (Dublin South, Labour)
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The information sought by the Deputy is not readily available. However, I have asked the Health Service Executive to supply this information to me and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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138. To ask the Minister for Health of the 1,863,062 medical card holders and the 124,361 GP only cards, if these figures include those who are currently seeking a review or who are in the appeals process; if so will he provide the relevant figures for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43738/13]

Alex White (Dublin South, Labour)
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I have 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.