Denis Landy (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I support Senator Whelan in his call for some real action on narcolepsy. He has raised the issue over the past year, but despite promises we have seen no real action. It is time that those affected by it got results and a response from Government.

I ask the Leader to provide the necessary clarity for the Opposition on GP medical cards. It is quite clear the Government has set out its stall on the matter. It was clarified on the 1 p.m. news but, unfortunately, the Opposition Members either failed to grasp the situation or are attempting to waste the time of the House by calling for an amendment to the Order of Business and a debate.

The Leader might take this opportunity to explain in detail why the Government has decided to pursue the matter of the provision of GP-only cards in respect of everyone instead of just a limited number. A commitment that this work will be done before the end of the Government's term has been given. I look forward to it. No naysaying by the Opposition will deflect us from this necessary work.