Speculation is mounting that proposals to introduce a fifty euro charge for medical card holders could spark a Government rift.
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A cabinet meeting later – ahead of budget day – is expected to hear Health Minister James Reilly warn that he may have to shut nursing homes and hospital beds as well as introduce the controversial fee for medical cards.
3-point-8 billion euro needs to be saved.
Political Journalist Shane Coleman says the medical card issue could be a deal-breaker for the coalition:
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