Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)

Wide consultations took place regarding electronic payments, but it may well have been with those bodies that represent the recipients. I do not know if consultation took place on a wider basis, but I could certainly envisage that happening once it is up and running. This card enables the payment of money into accounts, as opposed to a card that allows for free travel or an integrated transport service. I would love to arrive at a situation where these cards are widely used, but it is a very specific card for payment at the moment. I believe the aims of this card will be achieved and perhaps we could have more consultation on it with other bodies over the coming years.

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