Jerry Buttimer (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

To clarify, amendments 1 and 2 in the Deputy's name propose a higher gross income rate to be set as the threshold for eligibility for a medical card for over 70s from 1 January 2014 than is currently in force or than is proposed by the Bill. This could result in increased levels of eligibility for medical cards among this cohort, which could impose a charge on the Exchequer. An amendment to a Bill which could have the effect of imposing or increasing a charge upon the revenue may not be moved by any Member, save a member of the Government - a Minister or Minister of State.