Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

We were given that commitment in the House and I want the Tánaiste to tell me why the Government is doing a U-turn on that commitment.

The second item relates to the Health (Amendment) Bill. The Department of Social Protection has ensured that in the majority of cases, GP evidence is no longer acceptable and consultants' letters are required when applying for the many schemes it administers, putting another financial burden on already struggling householders. Will the Government reverse this policy?

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