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Family fundraises for hospital that helped Ellie hear

Ellie was diagnosed with hearing problems, and fitted for a cochlear implant. Now her family wants to give back to those who helped her.

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Sep 1st 2013, 7:45 AM

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"Big step" in cochlear campaign as parents meet Health Minister

Parents campaigning for bilateral cochlear implants met with James Reilly and an Oireachtas committee yesterday.

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Jul 18th 2013, 6:40 AM

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"We are hopeful": Cochlear implants campaign gets boost

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams is supporting the campaign to have children fitted with two cochlear implants, rather than the standard one in Ireland.

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Feb 26th 2013, 6:40 AM