Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

I am delighted the Leader of the Opposition has nothing better to do except listen to what I have to say on radio. I am charmed.

On the legislation dealing with medical cards, it will be dealt with in the Social Welfare Bill and the Minister for Health and Children will deal with the part relating to medical cards. The reports in the newspapers on the 2% are mere speculation. The issue will be dealt with in the context of the Finance Bill.

On the third matter, it is not my intention to make any public pronouncement regarding the Morris tribunal, given my personal circumstances.

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