Erin McGreehan (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I wish everybody a good morning. It is good to see them all here this morning. I have two questions that I will go straight into because I want to hear as much from our guests as possible. Ms Cassidy mentioned in her statement the acknowledged and unacknowledged thalidomide survivors. I would like to know a little more about the practical consequences that has for the survivors.

My other question is for LightAware. I have family members who have light sensitivity though it is not to LEDs but compact fluorescent lamp, CFL-type lights. It would be the same sensitivity, that is, an inability to operate within that environment. There was a battle at her workplace for a change of lights. It is really hard. You almost feel like you are being gaslit or not believed. I ask LightAware what are the best lights, on an international level? I do not use CFL lights in my home for my family member and my friend. It was touched on earlier but what can we do, as a committee, to ensure people are believed? What are the best steps to take? Are there any countries that have "shone brightly", for want of a better phrase, in looking after people with light sensitivity? How long did it take for Ms Dennehy's condition to be acknowledged? I can imagine many people said it was just her imagination. That this was a real issue for her was not believed for an awfully long time. The disability and condition she has must take an enormous toll on her as a person. I suppose that is a personal question. Ms Dennehy should feel free to be as candid as she wishes.