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Sat 10 Oct 2008Harney rules out any u-turn on medical cards
Despite the offer of a compromise in the row over medical cards by the Taoiseach last night, the fallout from the plan to bring in means tests for people aged over 70 years, continued today.
Mr Cowen last night offered to engage in talks with the medical profession to establish if the Government's scheme could be modified.
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