Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy. I had the easy job; he had to go to Ukraine and work on the ground, so I thank him. As I said to Professor Fitzpatrick, if the UCD team is looking to go out again and needs that support, the State and the Department of Health will certainly not be found wanting. We have an allocation this year, and a similar one next year, of €50 million to provide services. It is a combination of providing services to Ukrainians coming here, mainly women and children fleeing the atrocities of the war, and we will continue to provide those supports. I acknowledge the work of healthcare professionals, both our own and Ukrainian ones, who have come here. It does not get much comment or notice, but a very substantial healthcare service has been put in place to make sure those who are fleeing war get the supports they need. I take the opportunity to acknowledge that. In every part of the country, our healthcare professionals are stepping up once again to meet the need.

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