Dr. Marita O'Brien:

Yes, and it is very transparent. Home-care packages vary in every part of the country and it is the same with medical cards. The Chairman made a very good point. In some areas people cannot get access to a public health nurse unless they have a medical card. People cannot apply for home help or get a home-care package unless they have a medical card. A GP visit card may entitle people to free access to GPs, but it entitles them to very little really.