Jessica Ryan

I think you make some valid points.

Like I said, I worked in a public health care system for years.

It's wild to me, though, that a man is telling me that I am wrong about it.

And I do think it's down to choice.

You are in the most vulnerable position you have ever been in.

Every circumstance is different.

I would absolutely wholeheartedly agree that we need a public system that is efficient, that includes everyone and that everyone has access to the best care they need.

Unfortunately, that isn't the situation.

And I'm saying people who have money, I don't know if you've listened to my situation and I'm incredibly privileged.

I understand that.

But maybe my decision was fear-based given on my horrendous experience when I lost my baby.

Okay, but just for a man to tell me I'm wrong about a choice, and it is a choice, and it was a really well-thought-out choice and a hard choice about the care that I deserved and I needed.

Of course I wouldn't be able to, but the other choice was probably the health care.

May I finish?

Sorry.

Actually, speaking over me is stopping me.

Absolutely.

And I recognise my privilege in being able to pay for that private care.

It wasn't easy, but 100% it is a privilege.

But it was on the politicians, the HSE, the Department of Health, to create a better system for us all.