PQ 3160
3160. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Health if she will consider introducing an automatic renewal process for services medical cards held by qualifying organisations and service providers; if she is aware of the case of an organisation (details supplied) whose service medical card expired in November and despite seeking renewal, was still awaiting a decision as of last week, resulting in the organisation having to cover healthcare costs from its own resources; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60126/26]
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3160. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Health if she will consider introducing an automatic renewal process for services medical cards held by qualifying organisations and service providers; if she is aware of the case of an organisation (details supplied) whose service medical card expired in November and despite seeking renewal, was still awaiting a decision as of last week, resulting in the organisation having to cover healthcare costs from its own resources; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60126/26]
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