Barry Ward (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I appreciate that the Minister of State acknowledged there is inequity of provision on a geographic basis. To my mind, there should not be. We have made progress in respect of alopecia sufferers, who previously had no relief, but it is important people who are suffering from hair loss for whatever reason have the option to obtain a hairpiece or wig that will help them deal with the issues they have to deal with. I appreciate also what the Minister of State said about the need for the implementation of the new national guidelines as quickly as possible. Those who suffer from hair loss need solutions and we should help them, irrespective of the reason for that hair loss.

I applaud what the Minister of State said and I look forward to the implementation of the guidelines in short course.