asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the latest position regarding negotiaitons with the Irish Medical Organisation regarding changes in the General Medical Service; if a draft agreement has been concluded and put before the Cabinet for approval; if it is intended to introduce a capitation system of payment for general practitioners in relation to medical card holders only; the measures, if any, he intends to take to ensure that this will not lead to the development of a two-tier system of medical care; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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