John Gerard Hanafin (Fianna Fail)

The south is a large area and we would like it to be included. Will the Deputy Leader arrange for a debate on the issue of adult stem cells?

Recently we saw in Korea the terrible instance of a false dawn, where deliberately misleading information was given regarding the benefits of embryonic stem cells. Notwithstanding that, evidence is continuing to show the benefits of adult stem cell research and it is an area in which this country could make significant headway and reap considerable economic benefits.