149. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health the reason eligibility for awarded medical cards is not backdated to the date of application, as is the case with social protection payments; his plans to review this situation, which would benefit patients in receipt of medical treatment while their application is being processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32495/15]

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149. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health the reason eligibility for awarded medical cards is not backdated to the date of application, as is the case with social protection payments; his plans to review this situation, which would benefit patients in receipt of medical treatment while their application is being processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32495/15]

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1. 24 September 2015

   Medical Card Administration

   149. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health the reason eligibility for awarded medical cards is not backdated to the date of application, as is the case with social protection payments; his plans to review this situation, which would benefit patients in receipt of medical treatment while their application is being processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32495/15]

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