Alex White (Dublin South, Labour) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy is correct that the curtailment of smoky coal is a progressive move. However, at the risk of irritating the Deputy any further than has already occurred, I say with respect to him that I am not sure there is any evidence to support a connection between the use of coal and other solid fuels in the home and the contraction of asthma. I accept his point. We are all in general agreement on the need for this condition to be addressed. It is important to note that the condition is a recurring one. Its diagnosis and care are not as straightforward as perhaps with other conditions.

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