Séamus Healy (Tipperary South, Workers and Unemployed Action Group) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the visitors and thank them for their informed submissions. As a public representative, it comes down to this: a constituent of mine was unable to get a bed recently. As Professor Gallagher said, this particular illness affects not only the individual but also the family and the community. The level of stress and anxiety surrounding the non-availability of admission is significant. It is hugely worrying for the individuals concerned and their families.

Following on from Senator Crown's question, what assurance can we have that in future a cystic fibrosis patient will be admitted to St. Vincent's Hospital in appropriate accommodation?