Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)

I would say to Deputy Perry that we must bring legislation to the House to do what he suggests. It is a fair that to each doctor a patient who reaches the age of 70 should be worth the same. Everybody would subscribe to that. It is particularly important for doctors working in disadvantaged areas.

In regard to the wider issues, of course we deeply regret the upset and hurt caused to many older people and their families.

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