John Whelan (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I am particularly heartened to see the Minister, Deputy Varadkar. I am grateful to him for taking these questions from myself and Senator Byrne. It is not unfair to say the Minister is regarded as one of the most forthright, upstanding and decent politicians of all time. His reputation and credibility precede him. I am not saying that, in any way, as a charm offensive but I know he is a straight-talker who will do anything that can, and should, be done. In that regard, we appeal for fairness, natural justice and basic equity of medical provision for the handful of people in the country who have been diagnosed with the rare blood disorder PNH, including Ms Mary Gorman from Ballinakill in my neighbourhood.