David Cullinane (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

----but they seem to think that is what should be done when I get to my feet. That is okay, but I will ask the Chair's indulgence to be given a few minutes to make my contribution.

Senator Gilroy mentioned the decision by the Fianna Fáil-Progressive Democrats Government to extend medical card eligibility to people over 70 years of age without a means test and described it as outrageous.