Margaret Murphy O'Mahony (Cork South West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

On Monday in Bantry I met with the chief executive of Irish Community Rapid Response, John Kearney. I was given a tour of its helicopter and Mr. Kearney went through the services the organisation will be offering people in Munster. It is ready to go but is waiting for the go-ahead from the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris. What is the hold-up and when will Irish Community Rapid Response get the go-ahead?

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