Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

Perhaps edited slightly. I merely make that point because it might be in everybody's interest.

An amendment to the Competition Act 2002 is required because consultations must be entered into with the Irish Medical Organisation. This follows the Government's decision to make changes in respect of medical cards for those aged over 70. Yesterday the Government approved the Bill concerning medical cards. Can the Taoiseach give any indication when the legislative changes dealing with the IMO on this matter will take place? Direct talks with general practitioners will be required. Is it intended to include the Dental Association and the Irish Pharmaceutical Union in that legislation? Those bodies are central to the issue.

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