Gino Kenny (Dublin Mid West, People Before Profit Alliance) | Oireachtas source

There is huge concern about a cohort of patients who rely on new drugs and treatments. Bizarrely, in this year's budget the funding for these treatments has been taken away. This will affect thousands of patients. Like all Deputies, I received an email about a person who relies on a particular drug and has been told by their doctor that they will not get it. The person will have to leave the jurisdiction. This is a case of life and death. There are consequences for many people. This is bizarre. The country is awash with money, yet people have to go without. Will the Taoiseach give clarity on access to new drugs?

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