Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)

Unfortunately, the average income of people over 70 years is approximately €260 per week, believe it or not. Only 57,000 people over the age of 65 years ever reach a taxable income. We are confident that no more than 20,000 people, or 5% of those persons aged over 70 years, will not be entitled to a medical card as a result of this decision.

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