Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)

It is appropriate to receive dialysis treatment during the working day. Dialysis treatment should be provided as close as possible to where people live. It is not just a once-off treatment because, as we know, people must attend a minimum of three times a week for a long period. Therefore, the treatment should be available as close as possible to where people live. That is what we are trying to do. In the beginning the dialysis service was only available in major population centres.

I understand publication of the strategic review by the HSE is imminent.

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