The HSE are being called on to support a Longford children's charity in expanding their services across the country.
Cian's Kennel's allows children undergoing hospital stays to reunite with their family pets at a purpose-built centre on the grounds of Crumlin Children's Hospital.
The charity was set up in honour of Longford teen Cian Neary, who passed away at 15 years of age.
A new mobile pet therapy service, launched today, will provide a safe and welcoming space for children and teens to interact with fully trained and certified therapy dogs.
Longford Westmeath TD Micheál Carrigy believes the Government must support Cian's Kennels in the provision of both their new pet therapy services and their ongoing operations.
The Fine Gael Deputy says every child in every hospital in the country should have access to a service like this:
