Medical card 'chaos' will ensue if extra cuts are made, GPs warn

The group representing Ireland's GPs is warning of 'chaos' over medical cards if the Government continues with planned cuts.

Sat, 30 Nov, 2013 - 18:18

The group representing Ireland's GPs is warning of "chaos" over medical cards if the Government continues with planned cuts.

According to the IMO, the coalition has set a target of €133m worth of savings in the coming year – a €20m increase on the amount originally targeted in the budget.

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