Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Mine is off. Was it mine? Apologies. In their engagement with industry, the Samaritans have identified that some people who must contact them do not have credit or money. Our committee can applaud the industry for working with the Samaritans and encourage it to ensure that, when next March comes and whatever new Oireachtas committee on communications is sitting around this table, there is a serious engagement between the Samaritans and the industry with a view to continuing this service. Under no circumstances can its discontinuation be countenanced. It is an important service for vulnerable people who are constantly in need of help. The Samaritans and the industry should continue engaging in meaningful negotiations so as to reach a successful conclusion. A large amount of money is being invested by the industry in sponsorship, for want of a better word, but I applaud the Samaritans for what they are doing. They should continue their good work.