Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy Murphy for co-ordinating an audiovisual room event and for the submission of the Topical Issue.

It is very important and timely. The points have been made already. When I speak to constituents who are living with long Covid and their families, neighbours and friends the issues raised are the lack of public awareness, completely inefficient HSE services, clinical pathways, services and supports for children, a co-ordinated vaccination strategy that recognises long Covid and the need for continued support. What we really hear about from people is the lack of recognition, voice and support, particularly in terms of clinical pathways and clinical and financial supports.

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