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- Order of Business (9 Jul 2014)
Willie O'Dea: I seek clarification on an answer given on the Order of Business. Is my understanding correct? Did the Taoiseach tell Deputy Martin that people over the age of 70 will automatically get a GP visit card?
- Order of Business (9 Jul 2014)
Willie O'Dea: Under what legislation? Will new legislation be needed? When will we see that?
- Order of Business (9 Jul 2014)
Willie O'Dea: Has the Taoiseach the legislation to do that?
- Order of Business (9 Jul 2014)
Willie O'Dea: Is separate legislation required?
- Order of Business (9 Jul 2014)
Willie O'Dea: The Taoiseach does not believe we need it.
- Free Travel Pass: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Jul 2014)
Willie O'Dea: Has the Deputy ever heard of Age Action Ireland?
- Free Travel Pass: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Jul 2014)
Willie O'Dea: This motion was introduced only last night.
- Free Travel Pass: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Jul 2014)
Willie O'Dea: It was not.
- Free Travel Pass: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Jul 2014)
Willie O'Dea: The current Administration has not restored them.
- Free Travel Pass: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Jul 2014)
Willie O'Dea: And we can take that to the bank.
- Free Travel Pass: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Jul 2014)
Willie O'Dea: Ah go on.
- Free Travel Pass: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Jul 2014)
Willie O'Dea: He is more out of touch than I thought.
- Free Travel Pass: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Jul 2014)
Willie O'Dea: Shout us down.
- Free Travel Pass: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Jul 2014)
Willie O'Dea: What about the promises the Government made?
- Free Travel Pass: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Jul 2014)
Willie O'Dea: There could be a bit of fairness.
- Free Travel Pass: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Jul 2014)
Willie O'Dea: Follow that.
- Free Travel Pass: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Jul 2014)
Willie O'Dea: I thank everybody who contributed to the debate. The Government's main line of defence was attack. We have been accused consistently by Government backbenchers of trying to scare those eligible for free travel, as if they had suddenly become scared last night when the motion was tabled. For months we have been receiving representations, not only from individuals but also from relevant...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Free Travel Scheme Review (15 Jul 2014)
Willie O'Dea: 63. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the review of the free travel scheme; if she is concerned at the possible withdrawal of private transport services from the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31161/14]
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Free Travel Scheme Review (15 Jul 2014)
Willie O'Dea: I congratulate the Tánaiste on her elevation. I also congratulate her new sidekick, the Minister of State, Deputy Kevin Humphreys, on his well-deserved promotion. The purpose of the question is to ascertain the impact, if any, of the review of the free travel scheme, on the people who already enjoy the benefits of free travel.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Free Travel Scheme Review (15 Jul 2014)
Willie O'Dea: I appreciate what the Minister has said about the introduction of the new card which will go a long way towards combatting fraud in the system. I note the Minister said her in reply that the Government is committed to the full retention of the free travel pass. Can the Minister give us an assurance today that there will not be a charge, minimal or otherwise, on people who enjoy the travel...