Maria Byrne (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, for her commitment and response. I am not sure if the child is one of the two children. I am glad to hear that it is down to two because it was seven originally, the last time I tabled this question. This child I am referring to is certainly in need of a critical care bed. The family has been told that is what they have been put forward for.

Certainly, it has gone on so long at this stage that I believe that, as the Minister of State said, the family needs reassurance and they need an answer. It would be good even if they knew they will get a bed a year down the road; it is about that reassurance. The only way I can describe it is that they are very worn down.

It is not from lack of care or anything like that. They provide care 24-7 and they do absolutely everything for that child. It is just that they are not physically able anymore. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, for her commitment.