Written Answers - Medical Cards

Tuesday, 7 February 2012

Dáil Éireann Debate
Vol. 754 No. 3

 513.  Deputy Michael Conaghan    asked the Minister for Health    the position regarding the renewal of a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 10; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6604/12]

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Róisín Shortall):   As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.

 514.  Deputy Dominic Hannigan    asked the Minister for Health    the data protection policies that are in place at the new facility for processing medical card applications; the person who has responsibility for the implementation of the data protection policy; the policies in place when a piece of personal information goes missing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6606/12]

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Róisín Shortall):   I have asked the Health Service Executive for a report on the issue raised by the Deputy. I will revert to the Deputy on the matter as soon as possible.