Medical cards for over-85s
The Leader responds to calls for automatic full medical cards for people over 85, supporting the principle but noting that wealthy elderly people would create exceptions.
I agree with Senator Diarmuid Wilson.
Senator Martin Conway complimented An Garda Síochána on its efforts to inform people of its activities and provide reassurance by its presence.
Senator Catherine Noone mentioned a medical card issue, a matter which has also been raised by Senator Fidelma Healy Eames, that people over the age of 85 years should automatically receive a full medical card. I agree with the suggestion to a certain degree, but there may be multi-millionaires over the age of 85 years. Does one give them a medical card?
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I know such a case would be an exception to the rule.
I have dealt with all of the other matters raised.