Healthcare Policy
Dail Éireann — 2026-07-09
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Marie Sherlock (LAB), Dublin Central

Many in the medical community with expertise in this area are of the view that specialised sparing liposuction surgery - there is big distinction from other types of cosmetic liposuction - is the only intervention that can directly address the pathological adipose tissue issues. Many women have to travel to Cyprus and other countries to access those surgical interventions. Serious consideration has to be given to that surgical intervention in Ireland. Some women who believe they have this condition are seeking liposuction in a setting not specific to lipoedema, which is very worrying. We need to make sure we can provide for these women in this country.

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Sitting date: 2026-07-09