Camillus Glynn (Fianna Fail)

The proposal to introduce doctor-only medical cards is a very welcome measure. I am glad the Labour Party is supporting Fianna Fáil policy relating to people over 70. Middle income earners are pretty much liable for everything and entitled to nothing. Too often in our clinics we meet people with young families and big mortgages who are in excess of the guidelines. These people will be helped by this worthy proposal. I am pleased Fine Gael has given it some qualified support because it is worthy of support. It will be of tremendous benefit to middle-income earners for the reasons I have stated.