Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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557. To ask the Minister for Health if women who are survivors of symphysiotomy can apply for and be allocated a medical card without being subjected to a means assessment; if a woman with a spouse/partner who has survived a symphysiotomy applies for a medical card, if the application applies to her alone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53776/13]

Alex White (Dublin South, Labour)
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Survivors of Symphysiotomy are eligible for a medical card, regardless of their level of income/means. The medical card, when issued, covers the Symphysiotomy survivor only.

Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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558. To ask the Minister for Health the reason medical cards have been withdrawn from two children with disabilities (details supplied) in County Kildare; if the medical cards will be restored as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53798/13]

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.