The group representing Ireland's GPs is warning of 'chaos' over medical cards if the Government continues with planned cuts.

According to the IMO the coalition has set a target of €133 million worth of savings in the coming year - a €20 million increase on the amount originally targeted in the budget.

The organisation has been speaking out following the publication by the Irish Times of confidential communications sent by the HSE to the Minister for Health, Dr. James Reilly.

In the letter, the Director General of the Health Service, Tony OÂ’Brien, warns the Minister that next year's cuts on medical card spending are being taken against the advice of the HSE and the Department of Health.

Chairman of the GP Committee of the IMO, Dr. Ray Walley has this message for Government: