Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

As a result of various advances, many people are working to a later age. I am sure many people in this Chamber aspire to continue to work beyond the age of 70. Many people who have depended on medical cards will take a significant hit as a result of this measure, which will have a serious impact on their daily life conditions. It is fundamentally wrong. I agree with what the Minister, Deputy Reilly, has already said on the floor of this House. That is why it is all the more reprehensible that, having already targeted the most vulnerable among our senior citizens, he is now doing so for a second time in this calendar year. It is fundamentally wrong. This House should not approve this Bill. I absolutely oppose its passage.

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