James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

A new system is in place. I have no issue with Deputy Naughten's call for a clear and transparent description of how it operates, because this is only fair and proper. In the past, different criteria were used in different parts of the country. As a result, some people received medical cards who did not really need one but appreciated it, while other people could not get one even though they desperately needed one.