Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

The Minister must acknowledge that he has not managed to bring the people with him on this issue. For once, he should eat some political humble pie. He has already acknowledged mistakes in the budget in respect of cuts to people with profound disabilities and should acknowledge that the way this has been handled is also a mistake. The deadline should be extended and people who genuinely want to pay should be given the opportunity to do so. They should be allowed to pay by instalments.

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