Geraldine Feeney (Fianna Fail)

I am in agreement with Senator Twomey on many of his points, especially those regarding cost. How do members of the VHI have a say in controlling the company? It was brought to my attention by a consultant yesterday that the VHI has written to consultants to inform them that they are making proposals whereby consultants must call the VHI before admitting any of the company's customers. We will be going down the wrong road on this and I would question patient care as well as patient safety if that was to be brought in. Can the Minister of State find out if there is any truth to this? I was told about this yesterday by a consultant.