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    It emerged last week that nearly half of the population is in receipt of medical cards. As unemployment shows no sign of falling and times are not getting any easier for many, if not most families, this may not come as a shock to many. By the end of 2013 full medical and GP-only cards are expected to cost the taxpayer €2.5bn in medical fees and drugs costs. But can we afford to pay for 50% of the population to be on medical cards? According to Fine Gael senator, Colm Burke 90% of our income tax goes on health services. ...

    http://www.rte.ie/radio1/today-with-pat-kenny/programmes/2013/0219/368516-today-with-pat-kenny-tuesday-19th-february-2013/?clipid=1002772

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