414 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will reply to correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37911/09]

I understand the Deputy has raised a number of issues with the Health Service Executive (HSE) regarding the medical card application and review process in respect of persons aged 70 or over. As these are service matters, they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

415 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the renewal of a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11; and if, in view of the fact that this application was lost, she will expedite a decision. [37952/09]

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.