Alex White (Dublin South, Labour)
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The Ombudsman also said she could divine no change in the basis upon which medical cards were being allocated. There is a temptation to play politics with this issue. I do not say it is confined to Deputy Kelleher or his party but that is the position he is in at the moment and we are upholding the system that is in place. Could we try to see ahead and uphold the dignity and integrity of the system but work together on reforming it? I include Deputy Kelleher in the invitation. He should join in on the process of reform rather than simply constantly playing politics.

Deputy Conway raised the issue of forms. The Minister dealt with it. I attended meetings with the Minister, Mr. Burke and others. They are changing it. There is always room for improvement in the process by which things are done and the language used in letters. It is changing and it has improved. Mr. Burke would say himself that there is always the possibility of improving things more. People in this room are in touch with citizens all the time and they are the best people to advise us and to help us improve the system. We are all ears in that regard.