-----who was slightly over the threshold was told he was to apply on the under-70 scheme.

The Deputy may ask about promised legislation.

I ask the Taoiseach to give time tomorrow to debate the issue under the Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill, which is to be dealt with there today and tomorrow. A person over 70 has been told-----

Report Stage will be taken this evening.

I am asking if he can give time.

He does not need to give time; it is to be dealt with this evening.

This man who is over 70 has been told that he must apply as an under 70-----

It will be dealt with this evening.

He can only appeal on the basis of income threshold under separate criteria.

I thank the Deputy.

What I have here is extraordinary.

Report Stage of that Bill will be taken today and the Deputy will have an opportunity to refer to that as the Ceann Comhairle has pointed out to him.

The EirGrid Bill is due for publication early next year.