Eileen Flynn (Independent) | Oireachtas source

First, I am sorry for a comment I made earlier to the Minister. I would like to withdraw it. I am genuinely sorry.

This is one of only two time-related amendments that we introduced. This amendment is very moderate. It simply asks that decision-making officers should not take any longer than 30 days to notify the HSE that a person is entitled to an enhanced medical card under the scheme. It is hard to think of a reason it would take more than 30 days to simply send a communication to the HSE. We must take all the steps we can to prevent undue delay. I urge the Minister to consider this amendment. I have heard the concerns he raised on Committee Stage but we must think of the urgency for elderly survivors.