Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

The proposed measure will not work. Many of the individuals in question will be severely financially disadvantaged. On this last sitting day before Christmas, I appeal to the Government, in the spirit of Christmas and reflecting on what it has already done in respect of the entitlement of young disabled people, to withdraw this lousy measure which is affecting a raft of people and the Irish Wheelchair Association's invaluable service to people with disabilities. I ask that the status quo that has applied heretofore continue in respect of VAT, VRT and excise duty rebates.

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