Peter Kelly (Longford-Roscommon, Fianna Fail)

Accordingly I wish this Bill a safe passage so the many people who are deprived at the moment of access to the insurance market because of their hepatitis C or HIV infection can avail of insurance products.

Today I was contacted by the Irish Haemophilia Society and I have passed on its concerns. Our health is our wealth and we must treat all cases with the care, attention and dignity that a person deserves. People must come first at all times in our health services.

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