Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

On the structure of the waiver, while I discern the logic behind it, what are the implications of this measure as it is worded for someone who does not have an entitlement on the basis of legal status or where he or she has made his or her PRSI contributions here? This issue traditionally has been raised in this House in the context of the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill, whereby people would have access to a basic level of medical care, particularly in respect of emergencies. Does this waiver, as it is constructed, have implications in this regard?

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