The Taoiseach is aware that people came from all over the country today to protest and raise the issue of Lyme disease. I raise this under the commitment in the programme for Government with regard to the health of the people of our nation. The Taoiseach is aware that people suffering from Lyme disease have been let down by successive Governments. I am asking for the HSE to give proper recognition to these people. They are suffering. Young people's lives are being torn apart because of Lyme disease. The Taoiseach knows, as a doctor, the symptoms, pain and suffering that it is causing. I ask him, please, to take on board their concerns. They are outside the gates of this building. They deserve to be treated with respect. There are parents and young people. I ask the Taoiseach and Government to take on board their concerns, please, and stand up for them.

Are there any commitments?

There is no specific commitment in that regard. Chronic Lyme disease is a controversial diagnosis but I will ask the Minister for Health to provide a more detailed reply to the Deputy.