John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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991. To ask the Minister for Health the reason there are no timeframes for decision when medical card applications are sent to medical officers for decision; the reason for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31403/15]

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.

John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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992. To ask the Minister for Health the number of medical cards granted within the 15 days timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31404/15]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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As at week ending 14 September 2015, 95.19% of medical card applications received by the Primary Care Reimbursement Services were processed within a 15 day timeframe.

The HSE provides weekly statistics on turnaround times on its website- ).