Neasa Hourigan (Dublin Central, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

Okay, I think that is a matter for this committee to take up, because it seems to be a glaring and egregious omission to be excluded from pulmonary rehabilitation courses.

I wish to give the witnesses the rest of the time in my slot to explain from their perspective what is in some ways a dumb question. Why is there no clinical care programme? Has there ever been a move to create one? This might be a question for Dr. Hurley. Has there ever been a move to create a comprehensive, funded care programme that is linked to all the relevant bodies, as well as the new system of RHAs and Sláintecare, which is coming down the line? This should be truly integrated. Is there any? Why has that not happened before? Does Dr. Hurley have any inkling that may happen in the future?