The programme has the potential to identify the genetic disease and save the lives of babies.
€5 to save a child's life is no cost at all according to the Mum of a Laois boy with Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
Patient advocacy group SMA, says a pilot screening programme has the potential to identify the genetic disease so babies in Ireland can receive life-saving treatment.
Aisling Donoher has long campaigned to raise funds and awareness for her son Dan.
The Laois footballer says if it can be done, SMA should be on the heel prick test for every baby born in this country:
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