Ms Laverne McGuinness:

To clarify what I said earlier in reply to Deputy Ó Caoláin, it was the chairman who offered to absent himself and it was the CEO who believed that there was no conflict of interests.

It is envisaged that up to 10,000 discretionary medical cards will have been returned by the end of the week. It is further envisaged that the balance, which may or may not be as many as 15,000, will be returned next week. If individual members have any issues regarding returns, Mr. Hennessy has indicated that he can be contacted.