Brian Ó Domhnaill (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

-----in respect of a project which would open up County Donegal and the north west. What has happened in this regard is outrageous. I hope the Leader will be able to facilitate an early debate on this issue, regional development and job creation. One of the reasons IDA Ireland only facilitated four site visits to the north west and County Donegal in the past 12 months primarily related to the lack of suitable road infrastructure in the region.

My final point relates to medical cards. This issue is a source of grave anxiety for elderly and disabled people. These individuals are concerned about the threat that they might lose their medical cards. There is a need for a debate, at the earliest opportunity, with the Minister for Health on the health budget and, more particularly, medical cards. There are other alternatives to cutting services for the most vulnerable. I hope the Leader will facilitate a debate on this matter.