Pat Gallagher (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

I will not be shouted down. I want to apologise to the people of my constituency. I know the threshold will accommodate practically all of those affected.

On 7 December 2000, it was said by none other than the Opposition health spokesperson, Deputy James Reilly: "It is not acceptable that the Government is handing out free medical cards to people who can afford golf club fees and at the same time neglecting those who cannot afford to attend to their children's health."

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