Pat Carey (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 235: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if it is normal practice for over 70s to be charged a fee of €35 for a medical report which is necessary for a driving licence renewal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6548/06]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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Under the terms of the general medical services scheme, GMS, contract, participating general practitioners undertake to provide a range of treatments and general practitioner services for the patients on their GMS panel. Their GMS contract obliges them to provide the first and last certificates to explain work absence for their patients. All other requested certificates in respect of requirements for driving licences or life assurance policies may incur charges.