Dr. Pádraig McGarry:

By way of anecdotal evidence, in my own practice an ultrasonographer comes in who is very good. She works with a consultant based in Dublin and is absolutely top class. We can access ultrasounds readily, within a few days or a week. She gives a reduction for medical card patients. It is a classic example of something that works on the ground. She met the Minister for Health when he visited our health centre last year. He was massively impressed by her set up. She has expertise in her field and is very highly regarded. It is a model that can be extended-----