Joe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)

I refer to No. 61 on Tuesday's Order Paper regarding Duchenne muscular dystrophy. I wish to acknowledge the Tánaiste's own personal attention to this matter. I request Government time to take this debate. Since my colleagues and I tabled this motion four months ago, circumstances have changed. Time is now running out for boys nearing the age of 18 and it is a life and death situation. We need a debate on whether we are going to ring-fence money and follow up on commitments made two years ago. I ask the Tánaiste to allow Government time on this very pertinent and important issue.

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