Dan Boyle (Cork South Central, Green Party)

My question is based on specific areas, the implications for the medical practitioners Bill and the current status of Government consultations on stem cell research which appear to have hit an impasse after being open to the public a number of years ago. The situation which has transpired in the Cork area shows how vulnerable people who are suffering and are in pain are becoming victims on numerous levels because of Government inactivity in getting a solid policy position on stem cell research and because of the Government's failure to take action through legislation against those who falsely present themselves as valid medical practitioners. I invite the Minister for Finance to respond on behalf of the Government.

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