That is a contradiction in terms.
TDs / Mary Lou McDonald
Mary Lou McDonald
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193
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Questions asked 193 in all
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| April 2025 | 22 | 73 |
| May 2025 | 19 | 157 |
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| August 2025 | 0 | 0 |
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| August 2026 | 0 | 2 |
| September 2026 | 5 | 31 |
| October 2026 | 10 | 44 |
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Until Brussels says otherwise. That is the point of conceding competence.
Friedreich’s ataxia is a progressive and degenerative disease for which there is no cure. Until recently there was no effective treatment either but now there is. It is called Skyclarys and it is available elsewhere in Europe but not here in Ireland. People with Friedreich’s ataxia have been waiting since 1 August 2024, 677 days, for the HSE to make this drug available. Why is Skyclarys not on the agenda for the HSE …
I would like the Taoiseach confirm for them that the HSE drugs group will deal with this matter-----
-----and that these fine people will have access to the treatment they need.
No, 21 May.
On 21 May.
I have documentation.
The Taoiseach cannot mislead the House.
They are here-----
No.
No.
Why not?
The Taoiseach needs to give them a date.
They are in the Public Gallery.
I am not playing games.
They want an answer.
Could Members please have a copy of the Minister of State's remarks, as is customary?
That is not what our motion asks of the Minister of State.
The Minister of State is raising extraneous matters that are not contained in our motion.
Shame on you.
Shame.
You are joking me.
What about the genocide?
It is offensive that we have to listen to this.