Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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366. To ask the Minister for Health if the practice employed by the primary care reimbursement service, whereby a medical card can be cancelled far in advance of a letter being received by applicants advising them that their application has been refused, will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37294/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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367. To ask the Minister for Health why an applicant's parents have to complete a comprehensive means test application form in order for a young person between 16 and 25 years of age to be awarded a discretionary medical card based on health grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37295/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.