Ann Ormonde (Fianna Fail)

I would be delighted to have this debate and would welcome the Minister here for a full debate so all these problems can be teased out. I welcome the Taoiseach's decision and statement this morning that 95% of over 70s holding a medical card will keep it. People in the 5% will be able to apply to the Health Service Executive for concessions in certain areas. These people are in the higher echelon of our society. I see nothing wrong with that. We have come a long way. There was an information deficit and a full debate is necessary so we can tease it out in this House.