Paul McGrath
Question:194 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many general practitioners working in rural areas are experiencing long working hours, weekend duty every second weekend and proportionally higher secretarial and overhead costs due to their smaller practice and limited number of medical card holders; if he will detail any initiatives he proposes to help reduce the workload on those general practitioners working in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10824/01]