196 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the shortage of chiropodists here, in particular, the lack of training facilities for chiropodists and the fact that very few practising chiropodists will take medical card payments, in part due to a dispute with the Health Service Executive over fees and payments; the knock-on effect this has on the health and well-being of senior citizens and those with diabetes; the steps she is taking to resolve this problem; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34900/06]

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196 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the shortage of chiropodists here, in particular, the lack of training facilities for chiropodists and the fact that very few practising chiropodists will take medical card payments, in part due to a dispute with the Health Service Executive over fees and payments; the knock-on effect this has on the health and well-being of senior citizens and those with diabetes; the steps she is taking to resolve this problem; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34900/06]

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