Pearse Doherty (Donegal South West, Sinn Fein)
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437. To ask the Minister for Health the reason persons (details supplied) in County Donegal were not provided an allowance in respect of their medical card application for life assurance; the reason only one allowance was given for one child over 16 years financially dependent on the applicant when there are two children over 16 financially dependent on the applicant; the reason the spouse's income was assessed at €479.53 when the gross income provided shows €524.07 less tax, PRSI and USC which amounts to €449.87; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43315/14]

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.

If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office who will follow up the matter with them.