Feargal Quinn (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Those who are elderly seem to be a soft target - Senator Colm Burke spoke on this very well - as they are being targeted in so many different ways. I am sorry to see this happening and urge that consideration be given particularly to older people. I can understand if a person over 70 has a certain income and certain assets, but that lady of 91 years of age needs to be treated with sympathy and regard for her position. The present situation is such that it is not being done in that manner. It would be far wiser not to go ahead with this measure.