Joe O'Reilly (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Ms Headon. I have one question before I open the floor to members. Does Ms Headon and Mr. O'Dwyer perceive that this message has percolated to Government? Do they believe there is a consciousness of it as we approach negotiations? It is our job as a committee to deal with this issue, and we will do that, but do they perceive an awareness of its gravity? I am struck by the extent of this problem, which is enormous. Do the witnesses believe there is sufficient awareness of it at the level that matters? I will open the floor to the members and suggest to the witnesses that we will group the questions. I call Senator Paul Daly who has no lack of expertise in this area.