Jim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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755. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to cases where social workers for organisations such as Enable Ireland and citizen's information are advising persons that they cannot avail of services such as personal care assistants, assisted living scheme and public health nurse visits unless they have a medical card; if this is correct information; if he is satisfied with this arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29656/14]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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Health services, including those outlined by the Deputy, are provided by the Health Service Executive. Accordingly, the Department has asked the HSE to investigate the issue raised by the Deputy and reply directly to him.