Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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I am delighted with what the witnesses have said. It will make matters much easier for the constituents I meet. Regardless of where people live, they should have equal and equitable access in the context of their needs but that is not happening at present. I appreciate Mr. Scully's point about the different types of funding. If a universal principle is applied, the money will need to be invested. If, following assessment by occupational therapists, people fit the medical criteria, then that should be the end of it. Otherwise, this will not be a republic of fairness or equality of access.