Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As the Deputy knows, acute Lyme disease is caused by ticks. I think people should be made aware of the habitat. That is a very valid point. I know there is some work being done to raise awareness around the possibility of getting Lyme disease. The diagnosis of chronic Lyme disease, though, is a controversial diagnosis. I would ask anyone to be cautious about using overseas labs or treatments that may not be recognised here.

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