Fianna Fail’s health spokesperson says Parkinson’s patients shouldn’t have to protest for support.
Members of the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland (PAI) held a demonstration outside the Dail last week.
Currently Parkinson’s patients must travel to the UK to access life-changing Deep Brain Stimulation surgery and the PAI is warning that the current system is under threat as a result of Brexit.
Wicklow Deputy Stephen Donnelly says they’re dealing with a lot, without much help.
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