This highlights another area of discrimination. Is the Minister aware that while a non-contributory old age pensioner from this country is not deemed to be eligible for health services abroad, a person in the diplomatic corps here who would be likely to be in receipt of a high income, is eligible apparently for general medical services and to be in possession of a medical card on foot of his insurability in his country of origin? In that sort of situation would it not be advisable to have the matter rectified as soon as possible? Will the Minister confirm that a member of the diplomatic corps is entitled to a medical card while he is here?

That would not be my responsibility. The question should be addressed to the Minister for Foreign Affairs.

Can the Minister say whether he would be prepared to consider an application for a medical card on behalf of a member of the diplomatic corps?

That would not be my function.

Would the Minister be in favour of a health board granting a medical card to such a person?

That would be a matter of whether the person applying comes within the particular guideline.

Would the Minister make inquiries about the number of medical cards that have been supplied to members of the diplomatic corps?

If the Deputy puts down a question I will reply to it.

I do not want the medical cards taken from the diplomatic corps.

I do not want explanations from the Deputy. I will answer questions.