Ms Carole Brennan:

On my own behalf and that of my colleagues, I take the opportunity to thank Deputy Anne Ferris for raising this issue in the Dáil during the debate in July and including a reference to our organisation. It means a lot to us. She clearly identifies with our situation and also recognises what she referred to as the extra layer of discrimination which only people in our particular position can experience. I ask my colleague, Ms Brennan, to respond to the Deputy's specific questions.