Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I will convey that to the Minister for Health. Elective treatment is better than an asthma attack sufferer presenting at an emergency department. It is really just a process to ensure that Cork University Hospital can facilitate such a treatment. I hope it can be looked upon positively once the conditionality is established. The fact Novartis is willing to reimburse for ineffective treatments is also helpful. I will convey all of this to the Minister for Health.

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