Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)

With all due respect, an additional benefit will arise under the Bill. The case I made was that someone would be financially better off as a result of the enactment of the legislation because he or she will receive a medical card. According to my figures, the Exchequer stands to lose out by about €6.6 million.

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