1437. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide adequate resources for genetic services in Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin, in view of the fact that, currently, people living with a rare disease wait over two years for a diagnosis after a referral for genetic testing and can be treated for the wrong condition while they wait (details supplied); if he will ensure that waiting lists are dramatically reduced given that other health systems have a turnaround time of 12 weeks; his view that Ireland should set the same ambition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16714/23]

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1437. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide adequate resources for genetic services in Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin, in view of the fact that, currently, people living with a rare disease wait over two years for a diagnosis after a referral for genetic testing and can be treated for the wrong condition while they wait (details supplied); if he will ensure that waiting lists are dramatically reduced given that other health systems have a turnaround time of 12 weeks; his view that Ireland should set the same ambition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16714/23]

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