Written answer
Medical Cards
The Minister referred the request to review a denied GP visit card to the HSE, which is responsible for individual service and eligibility decisions.
3421. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if she will initiate a review of the decision to deny a GP visit card to an individual (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56273/26]
Comment on this
Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. The Minister for Health is prohibited from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual. In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.