Health Minister Donnelly Faces Strong Criticism From A Fellow Wicklow TD.

Friday, 31 March 2023 11:15

By Max Kane

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has been strongly criticised by fellow Wicklow TD Jennifer Whitmore.

This is after Donnelly failed to provide an update on HSE's review of care for women experiencing severe sickness during pregnancy.

Campaigners say access to drugs are limited due to their high cost, and need to be made accessible.

Speaking in the Dáil, Whitmore said that Minister Donnelly needs to show he cares:

The Social Democrats Deputy also said that said that other solutions are available to address the issue:

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