A motion brought forward by the Seanad Independent Group in support of the Patients Deserve Better campaign received strong support from Senators when it was raised on Wednesday evening 22nd June. 

Speaking on behalf of Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly, Minister of State Frank Feighan highlighted the effectiveness of the campaign: advising the patient organisations involved to "take a bow" for the success of the campaign in raising awareness and understanding of the need for additional specialist nurses in neurology. 

You can watch the video of the Seanad proceedings HERE

You can download a transcript of the discussion HERE