Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I have to bring the meeting to a close. I thank the witnesses for all their contributions. They were really helpful. The witnesses heard many members express their concerns regarding backlogs, waiting lists and the frustration of many people with a medical card due to the difficulties they have in accessing services. The message from the committee would be that if at all possible, we should take steps to reduce waiting lists, address some of the concerns that medical card holders have and look at those who feel let down by the system and that they are outside or in the grey area where they are not eligible to apply. I thank the witnesses and all their staff for all the work they have done, particularly during this difficult time.