Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)

Will the Minister mark the surveillance legislation as very urgent? Two weeks ago we were able to pass a Mental Health Bill in this House, with co-operation from the Opposition, in one afternoon. The Government will bring in legislation to remove the medical card from over 70s by 1 January. Regarding the CAB issue, some of these people are on social welfare and live in housing estates among people who cannot afford Christmas for their children, yet they have material goods that are obviously beyond their means. Will the Minister examine reducing the thresholds above which CAB can investigate?

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