Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I would like to share my experience on this issue. The additional charges which the Minister considers a problem are a necessity because the services require more money to break even. I am a member of the board of management of a community facility in my constituency. I was unable to attend a meeting of the board held last night but I learned that it is planning to organise a 5 km fun run to help bridge its deficit. The current shortfall has been caused in part by the current capitation rate. I cannot emphasise enough the need to increase the capitation rate paid under the scheme.