Mick Barry (Cork North Central, Solidarity)
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1097. To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on the length of delays caused in the processing of medical cards; the measures taken to eliminate the delays; if he will consider allowing those with expired cards to continue to use them pending the processing of their application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53270/21]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The Health Service Executive (HSE) National Medical Card Unit (NMCU) has responsibility for the processing of medical card applications. As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Individuals who may have queries about an application/eligibility status can also contact the NMCU helpline, which is fully operational on 1890 252 919 for further information and assistance.