Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

It is important to note that Deputies Finian McGrath and Jackie Healy-Rae were among the 73 Deputies who voted "Yes" in the last vote, as a precursor to taking away medical cards from elderly people. That should not be forgotten in their constituencies.

I suggest, in view of this appalling decision by the Government, that we adjust our business today so that the Minister for Health and Children can take charge of this issue. It is clear that the Tánaiste does not have the answers to all the questions that were raised, nor does the Minister for Finance.

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