3441. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Health whether she accepts there is an anomaly in that medical card holders have to pay for non-routine blood tests and are advised that if they feel they should not have to pay they should contact the local HSE centre; her views on whether this puts patients in a difficult position with their GPs; her further views on whether clarity is needed on the definition of routine; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60577/26]

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3441. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Health whether she accepts there is an anomaly in that medical card holders have to pay for non-routine blood tests and are advised that if they feel they should not have to pay they should contact the local HSE centre; her views on whether this puts patients in a difficult position with their GPs; her further views on whether clarity is needed on the definition of routine; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60577/26]

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1. 7 September 2026

   Medical Cards

   3441. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Health whether she accepts there is an anomaly in that medical card holders have to pay for non-routine blood tests and are advised that if they feel they should not have to pay they should contact the local HSE centre; her views on whether this puts patients in a difficult position with their GPs; her further views on whether clarity is needed on the definition of routine; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60577/26]

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