747. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to instances in which GPs are charging menopausal women fees well in excess of normal rates for appointments relating to the menopause, including prescriptions for HRT medications, meaning that some women who do not have a medical card are having to go without GP visits and their medication; if he will acknowledge the necessity of healthcare and HRT treatment for women in menopause, and that it should not be based on ability to pay; his views on this practice; if he can intervene in these situations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51426/22]

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747. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to instances in which GPs are charging menopausal women fees well in excess of normal rates for appointments relating to the menopause, including prescriptions for HRT medications, meaning that some women who do not have a medical card are having to go without GP visits and their medication; if he will acknowledge the necessity of healthcare and HRT treatment for women in menopause, and that it should not be based on ability to pay; his views on this practice; if he can intervene in these situations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51426/22]

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