James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)

If I am allowed to speak without interruption I will be finished in 30 seconds. The Government is prepared to hurt the sickest and poorest with prescription charges and another €20 a month on the drugs refund scheme at a time when if one has the temerity to earn a little over half the minimum wage, one does not qualify for a medical card and this measure is the best they can come up with.

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