Margaret Murphy O'Mahony (Cork South West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It is shocking. I note what Mr. Kearney said about hidden disability. I come across that very often. People see it as a plus and as a minus but it is something around which greater public awareness and training are required regarding how to deal with someone who does not appear to have a disability but does. It is something I am interested in discussing further with the witnesses. How can we go forward in that regard? Mr. Alford referred to the importance of involving persons with disabilities in the selection of their key workers. I agree fully on that. If one is going to be spending so much time with someone, one must ensure that one gets on with that person. Brian is very lucky if Mr. Alford has his dinner ready some days. I hope to meet him some day as Mr. Alford obviously thinks a great deal of him, which is lovely to see. I thank the witnesses for attending.