James Reilly
Question:288 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will report on a complaint received by this Deputy that GMS or medical card patients are being charged €80 for ultrasound tests which have been ordered by their general practitioners (details supplied); if she will confirm if this is true; if such charges exist in other areas and hospitals; if it is her policy and Health Service Executive policy to charge medical card patients for such services taking into account that anyone who holds a medical card is on approximately 50% of the minimum wage, or an elderly pensioner or maybe critically ill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25882/08]
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