Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I also hope that this can be concluded quickly. On the question of the administration costs, I have no information other than what I have in front of me. The HSE agreed that because of the unique and exceptional circumstances these 19 patients find themselves in, it would fund the provision of the necessary nursing services to ensure patients could continue to receive the medicine. I will certainly check that that has been met because it was the commitment given. It will be honoured. I will also ask that the HSE arranges to meet with the Alpha-1 group and the family of Marion Kelly to update them directly about where this matter stands. I hope that both the company and the HSE can resolve this quickly. I accept that it has been going on for quite a long time. I extend my sympathies and thoughts to the family of Marion Kelly.

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