Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I want to say to the family of Maedhbh McGivern that I am glad the girl is home and in hospital here. The insinuation came from somewhere that the young patient would have to fly home on a commercial flight. Nothing could be further from the truth. These are medical issues and this Government, no more than any other, was not in a position to see a young patient with a medical condition being required to fly on a commercial flight. The legislation is due next year but policy proposals are being worked on by the Minister for Health. The point made about the air service is under consideration.

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