Frances Black (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I know somebody personally who went to a consultant and was told that they had fibrosis, then when they went to another consultant, they were told that they did not. How is that captured? That can be very confusing. What kind of care plan do they get under those circumstances?

Mr. Hurley's opening statement was powerful. I did not get to hear it but I read it before I came in. Waiting a year and a half for a diagnosis while dealing with what is going on is really awful for him. Could he share a little bit about the diagnosis and what that involves? That will be important. For those supporting patients during that waiting period, such as Mr. MacAuley, do any supports exist for carers? Could the witnesses say a little about that?