Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

As the Deputy said, a large group of people have travelled from different areas, including those who have been affected by Lyme disease, and their families and friends. The problem is multi-facetted. A comprehensive strategy is required to address the issues and the challenges posed by the disease. Such a strategy should involve education, awareness and greater research, but diagnosis and treatment should also form a part of it. It is not acceptable that people must travel abroad, in some instances to Germany, at their own cost to get a diagnosis and then have to travel for treatment as well.

Has there been any progress on developing a comprehensive strategy to deal with the challenges posed by Lyme disease?

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