John Paul Phelan (Fine Gael)

The Minister of State's response is positive, including his reference to the Department of Social and Family Affairs recognising fibromyalgia. Earlier in the contribution, however, he said the Department of Health and Children did not recognise the condition. Surely, if it is recognised by one Department, there is a case to be made that it should be recognised by the Department of Health and Children also. Perhaps I am misreading the Minister of State's presentation but it seems an obvious contradiction. He might clarify the situation.