151 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will examine the situation regarding delays to medical card appeal cases in the Health Service Executive; the length of time an appeal process should take; if she will seek a report on the case of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42205/10]

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