249. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some general practitioners are now charging individuals for issuing letters which are required to confirm their medical conditions when applying for a social welfare payment; her views on whether she considers this a fair practice on the part of some G.Ps; if she will intervene to place a cap on such charges in view of the fact that these are persons applying for a social welfare payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43663/12]

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249. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some general practitioners are now charging individuals for issuing letters which are required to confirm their medical conditions when applying for a social welfare payment; her views on whether she considers this a fair practice on the part of some G.Ps; if she will intervene to place a cap on such charges in view of the fact that these are persons applying for a social welfare payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43663/12]

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