Verona Murphy (Wexford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Last week, I stood here and highlighted the story of little Jacob McMahon from Wellingtonbridge, County Wexford. Jacob is nine months old. He was born with complex medical needs and requires 24-hour nursing care, and he was approved for that. Having spent the first four months of his life in hospital, he has been five months at home with his family, a family of six children and two adults. The parents get two hours sleep a night and are currently trying to run a business while looking after Jacob. Having represented this case to all of the agencies, prior to the first Question on Promised Legislation and since, I have received no response. They are still without care and trying to operate with six children and to run a business on two hours sleep a night. Are we at a stage in our health service where every family has to litigate to achieve their entitlements?

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