Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)

On the contrary, as I stated yesterday and repeated today, those who have gone through the tribunal process who do not qualify at present for the health card because of the decision made in 1998 will be given the health card. It is fair and reasonable that this should happen — it has not happened heretofore. This is not about taking anything away. On the contrary, this is about providing clarity and ensuring that the three different supports are based on the same principles and it is all——

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