Ms Deirdre Kenny:

The HSE is looking to implement the progressing disability services. That would be the right way to go. We agree that it would be of real benefit to our clients.

In terms of the infrastructure, if one employs speech and language therapists, accommodation is a significant issue in some parts of the country. There is nowhere to put therapists or there is not enough office space. While many new primary care centres are being built, they do not always match up to where the staff need space or where the clients might be based.

The Senator referred to support staff for appointments and administrative work. I do not know if anybody has mapped what the ratio should be of therapists to support staff. It is a valid point that could be examined.