John Paul Phelan (Fine Gael)

I agree with what the previous speakers said about the income limits for medical cards. It was one of the promises made during the last general election and has not been delivered on. This is having a detrimental effect on many families and should be reviewed as soon as possible.

Senator Ross expressed what has been on many people's minds for a long time. There is a perception that the leading financial institutions got away scot free on the issue of DIRT evasion. That needs to be rectified.

The Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism should come into the House to discuss the future of the national theatre and the provision of a new site. We have the playwrights and the actors and the interest in theatre but there is a question mark over the facilities.