Emer Higgins (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is interesting. We receive many different petitions here and unfortunately, while we might agree with the sentiments behind a petition, it would often cost millions of euro to act upon them. This does not sound like it would require a money message - forgive the term. It sounds as though this might be really practicable and that we could look at it. I personally agree with the thrust of the issue, but it would be interesting to explore. It is fantastic that we get the opportunity in this committee to engage with people who are impacted by issues of concern to them. However, where we can matter most is if we are able to act on those things. We cannot do so in budgetary decisions or operational decisions taken by the HSE but perhaps we could exert some influence on universities in a situation like this.