Marcella Corcoran Kennedy (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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73. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that an over 70s medical card was refused in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly as they were 68 cents over the income limit; if there is discretion in such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39403/14]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, 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.

Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Independent)
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74. To ask the Minister for Health his vews on a matter (details supplied) regarding medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39407/14]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, 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.