Fergal Browne (Fine Gael)

I agree with the comments of Senator Brian Hayes with regard to the Health (Amendment)(No. 2) Bill. It is disgraceful that pensioners will not be given refunds and that the Government plans to introduce legislation which will enable it to charge patients during Christmas week. The spirit of Scrooge is alive and well. Perhaps instead of travelling to Inchydoney last September, the Fianna Fáil Party should have gone to Lough Derg to serve its penance.