James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)

I would like to raise a point of order before I comment on the Minister of State's response. A few moments ago, the Minister corrected me when I said that 21,000 people had given up their health insurance, by stating that the figure was 12,000. I would like her to correct the record. I have in front of me Question No. 248 on 20 October 2009, which was addressed to the Minister for Health and Children by Deputy Richard Bruton, and the response given by the Minister. The figure for those on health insurance for December 2008 is 2,299,000, while the figure for June 2009 is 2,278,000. The difference is 21,000 people and I found it in an answer from the Minister's Department.

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