James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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I do not consider the amendment is appropriate to this Bill. I acknowledge the points made by the Deputy on IMPACT trade union's assessment of the Dutch system. Different people form different opinions.

The Dutch system is quite fair and much of the complaint about it relates to increasing costs. However, the increase is due to an extension in what is covered, for example, dental work.

I cannot accept the amendment and I ask that the committee reject it.