156 Dr. Upton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason elderly medical card holders are being required to pay for certificates from doctors in order to avail of sporting facilities; if she will make a statement on the matter of elderly people being therefore disincentivised to participate in activities in which really they ought to be participating owing to the health risks associated with being inactive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12420/06]

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156 Dr. Upton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason elderly medical card holders are being required to pay for certificates from doctors in order to avail of sporting facilities; if she will make a statement on the matter of elderly people being therefore disincentivised to participate in activities in which really they ought to be participating owing to the health risks associated with being inactive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12420/06]

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