Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

The family of a 12 year old girl with Rett syndrome and severe curvature of the spine, who has been waiting for a critical operative procedure at Crumlin children's hospital, has had to take to the airwaves to force the HSE to secure a procedure in Britain. I have asked repeatedly why the eligibility for health and personal social services Bill has not been scheduled for publication this year in the new legislative programme. It is critical to affirm the rights of citizens who are suffering as Ann-Marie and her family clearly are. Will the Minister say why the Bill is not for publication this year, as was promised last year? What is the explanation for this further deferral?

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