James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)

The amendment does not seek to undermine the totality of the Bill but seeks to ensure that those who currently hold a medical card are allowed to retain it. The Minister has made a decision regarding those who come later and the Government will agree with her. I suggest that rather than spending the time remaining discussing the Ceann Comhairle's ruling, to which we strenuously object, the House refer it to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges for further discussion.

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