Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I appreciate the points made by the Deputy. I do not believe there is any foot-dragging in the Department as the Deputy seems to allege there is. The Department established an expert group to assist in dealing with this issue. It comprised all of the appropriate expertise required to make an informed decision. Collectively, there is a willingness to move, but we need to make sure that in so doing we will not be taking any undue risk in accessing the product. The Minister for Health has engaged with many people, including individual families who have an interest in accessing the product. I am certain that there is no resistance politically. I am not aware of any resistance medically, but we have to make sure the steps we take will be in the best long-term interests of patients.

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