Marie Moloney (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I pay tribute to and congratulate Customs and Excise and the Garda Síochána on the massive seizure of illegal tobacco products in Drogheda Bay. This is the largest such seizure in Europe this year and the largest ever in the State. It is great that the authorities are cracking down on criminality.

Since last March, I have been requesting a debate on the findings of a report on neurology produced by the Neurological Alliance of Ireland. The issue of access to the drug, fampyra, which Senator Darragh O'Brien raised, could also be discussed in any such debate. I ask the Leader to request again that the Minister for Health come before the House to discuss both the report and access to the drug to which Senator O'Brien referred.

Some years ago, the sexually transmitted infection, STI, clinic in County Kerry was transferred to Cork. I appreciate that access to experts on sexually transmitted infections and a centre of excellence is beneficial when a rape occurs or a person becomes infected with a sexually transmitted disease. However, there is a six-week wait for an appointment at the STI clinic which visits Tralee Regional Hospital every fortnight. Greater access is required, especially as the town has a third level institution. I ask that the Minister spend some time discussing the issue of STI clinics when he comes to the House for a debate.