Jerry Buttimer (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The reason I ask the question is that I was looking forward to hearing about the successful work that Camphill Communities of Ireland does rather than putting Mr. Lynch in the unfortunate position of having to come to the committee and base most of his presentation on a lack of dialogue and action by the HSE. That is disappointing. I have tremendous time for the work of Camphill Communities of Ireland and what it achieves. From talking to people who use the service, I know it is fantastic. I was hoping that this morning we could shine a light on the great work of Camphill Communities of Ireland. In fact, I hope we can do that during the question-and-answer session. However, it is why I am disappointed about the presentation. I am annoyed at the fact that there has not been contact with the HSE. I do not want to pre-empt the discussion, but I hope members will agree to write formally to the HSE after the meeting. I am disappointed from the perspective of Camphill Communities of Ireland because I was hoping we would have an opportunity for the organisation to tell the world listening and watching about the great work it is doing rather than having to come here and, as it is perfectly entitled to do, give a presentation on the issue with the HSE. It is disappointing because Camphill Communities of Ireland does great work.