TD wanted to leave Ireland over lack of cystic fibrosis services for daughter

First-time TD Áine Collins said she considered emigrating to the United States because services in Cork were so poor for her daughter, who has cystic fibrosis.

The Fine Gael TD said she expected a dedicated unit for children with the condition would open in Cork University Hospital (CUH) within two years.

Building will begin in December depending on private funding, she said, promising to use her position in Government to “keep an eye” on it.