John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I can explain, Senator. This is a fantastic service provided by the Samaritans. Corporations, like politicians, are criticised at times but it is important to highlight this contribution being made by the industry. If it was coming up to next March and there was no certainty about it for the future, what we have learned this morning is that engagement and discussions are ongoing and, hopefully, there will be a successful conclusion. It is sometimes good that committees can be proactive, rather than picking up the pieces afterwards where divisions or cutbacks have arisen. That is the reason. It was on my initiative that this took place. That is the explanation.