Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Is the Taoiseach aware of this letter? Is he aware it is indicated strongly and clearly that the HSE and the Department of Health are opposed to the extent of cuts being sought in respect of medical card provision? Is he aware they also make the case that €666 million, which might not be the total sum involved, is impossible to extract from a health budget that has been decimated year-on-year over recent years? In conclusion, can the Taoiseach provide Members with an idea of the numbers of people who now are likely to lose their medical cards at the end of this year and in the coming year on foot of decisions-----

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